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Tricky balancing act for govt
Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand is maintaining a well-calibrated balance between China and the United States, but details concerning the distribution of benefits and strategic interests require closer scrutiny, academics say.
Thailand faces uphill battle in mending ties with Cambodia after ceasefire
Kyodo News, Published on 10/11/2025
» A recent peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump seeks to de-escalate tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours following a deadly border dispute but questions remain over whether the accord will yield tangible progress.
Border ties 'need time'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/08/2025
» The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia may have eased, with both sides having agreed to honour a truce and other local-level pacts recently brokered by Asean chair Malaysia, but analysts say restoring bilateral relations may take years.
Cambodia 'cosying up to US'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/08/2025
» Cambodia's efforts to drag the United States into the Thai-Cambodian border conflict are an attempt to build broader support rather than marking a shift away from its close relationship with China, experts say.
AI’s Rise: Will Humanity Lose Control of Its Future?
Dr. Teerapon Tanomsakyut Chief Executive Officer of Sustainability and Strategic Development, Charoen Pokphand Group , Published on 18/03/2025
» Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Leading this transformation is ChatGPT, which now receives 122 million daily visits and has an active user base exceeding 400 million. By August last year, its parent company OpenAI had seen its technology adopted by 92% of Fortune 500 companies, solidifying its dominance in the AI landscape.
Navigating ASEAN-China Trade: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward
Published on 10/02/2025
» As global trade evolves, the ASEAN-China trade relationship has become a vital driver of economic growth in Southeast Asia. Projected to grow at 5.6% annually, trade between the two regions is expected to reach US$558 billion by 2033, creating both opportunities and challenges for ASEAN nations. For Thailand, this growth offers a chance to capitalise on its strategic location and manufacturing strengths while mitigating risks associated with over-reliance on China. Aparna Bharadwaj, Global Leader of the Global Advantage Practice at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), shared her insights on navigating these complexities and preparing for the future of regional trade in an exclusive interview.
Govt eyes bigger world stage role
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/09/2023
» Maintaining a balanced foreign policy amid intense rivalry between the United States and China is one of challenges the government will have to grapple with.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Move Forward fever grips SE Asia
News, Pratch Rujivanarom and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2023
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.
Xi to attend Apec summit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/09/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping has verbally confirmed his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, but no final decision from United States President Joe Biden has been received, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.