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Trade pact faces day of reckoning
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 28/06/2021
» From time to time over the past few years, the government was asked whether it had secretly given the green light for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Westerners leave mark on Ayutthaya
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 08/03/2021
» Westerners were prominent in Ayutthaya, the former capital of the kingdom of Siam, in centuries past. They left historical records, architecture, language and cultural links of their contact with Iudea, as it was known at the time. Today they help us understand the area's history and Thailand's policies on international relations.
Quandary over Japan's National Day
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 22/02/2021
» The reception for Japan's National Day has been popular every year for Japanese people and their friends in Thailand. Last year in Bangkok, the celebration of the emperor's birthday, which is the national day, drew 1,100 attendees, even amid the threat of Covid-19.
More than a second home
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 05/10/2020
» Nestled within a 41-rai white-walled area in downtown Lop Buri is Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, a pride of the local people. The palace became known as Narai Palace, as it was where King Narai the Great spent most of his time outside of the capital, during the Ayutthaya period.
Economy first for new US ambassador
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 12/03/2020
» After a year and a half, a new US ambassador to Thailand has finally landed. Ambassador Michael G DeSombre, who took up his post earlier this month said taking sides in Thai politics is not the way to go and he will rather focus on promoting businesses, with energy and digital ventures, infrastructure and manufacturing projects also on his radar.
Don meets Portuguese FM
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 21/12/2019
» LISBON: Thailand and Portugal are aiming to strengthen ties, especially in trade, investment, education and digital transition.
Deep ties tested by changing tides
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 04/11/2019
» Japan has formally been a dialogue partner of Asean for over 42 years. Ahead of important summits, including the 22nd Asean-Japan Summit and the 22nd Asean Plus Three Summit today, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave an exclusive interview to the Bangkok Post.
Russia's ties built on mutual respect
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 03/11/2019
» Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev shares his views on Russia's evolving relationship with the regional bloc, during the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits being held in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Building on ancient ties for new prosperity
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 02/11/2019
» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares his views on India's role in the region and the world, ahead of the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits, including tomorrow's 16th Asean-India Summit and Monday's 3rd RCEP Summit, in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
The thinktank plotting a course to 2040
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 30/10/2019
» Under Thailand's chairmanship of Asean, the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (Eria) was commissioned to examine future challenges facing the bloc over the next two decades. To this end, it has produced the "Asean Vision 2040: Towards a Bolder and Stronger Asean" report.