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PM urges unity for Apec
News, Published on 14/11/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday urged Thais to be good hosts for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit as the Apec Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) kicks off on Monday.
Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia
AFP, Published on 13/02/2022
» US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts declared their unity on confronting security threats in the Asia-Pacific Saturday, even as Washington was intensely occupied by the possibility of war in Eastern Europe.
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest
Published on 10/11/2019
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia freed opposition leader Kem Sokha from house arrest on Sunday, more than two years after he was arrested and charged with treason, but the charges remain and he is banned from politics and from leaving the country. In a Facebook post, he demanded that the charges be dropped.
Thailand holding out for a hero
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/08/2018
» In recent years, the world has grieved the loss of quite a few great people who were known for their integrity and courage.
Myanmar sees rise in tourism despite Rohingya crisis
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2018
» Myanmar tourist arrivals rose 18% last year to 3.44 million visitors, despite international condemnation over the treatment of its Rohingya Muslim population.
Australia plans more maritime drills with Thai armed forces
News, Published on 20/11/2017
» The Australian navy will continue to work closely with the armed forces of Thailand and other Asean nations to protect maritime security, combat terrorism and piracy and provide relief for natural disasters, an Australian navy commander said.
Japan, Laos PMs meet in Tokyo to talk development
Kyodo News, Published on 07/06/2017
» Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisolith met Wednesday in Tokyo to discuss implementation of a plan to spur development in Laos and other issues.
Cultural nationalism 'threatens ties'
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 06/08/2016
» Cultural similarities among Asean members will help further strengthen the community but only if people ease up on nationalistic feelings of cultural ownership, a seminar was told yesterday.
Myanmar army chief visits
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/05/2016
» Myanmar's armed forces commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing kicks off his three-day visit to Thailand today, where he will meet Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and military top brass.
Mekong nations take on Golden Triangle narco-empire
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2016
» THE MEKONG RIVER -- The Lao People's Army patrol boat was custom-made in China with night-vision capability and two of the most powerful engines on this remote stretch of the Mekong River.