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Thailand urged to join India's boom
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/04/2023
» It is time Thailand and India expand their economic cooperation and bilateral relations, especially as the South Asian giant is at the forefront of the global economy, said Nagesh Singh, India's ambassador to Thailand.
Loved to death
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» In March, Thai authorities ordered the temporary closure of Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island for the first time since 1999 to halt the environmental damage caused by too many tourists. A month later the Philippine island of Boracay, one of the world's most famous beach destinations, was closed for the same reason.
Prayut: Vietnam a friend, not competitor
Published on 23/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Thursday brushed aside concern that Vietnam was beginning to eclipse Thailand as a regional manufacturing base, saying Vietnam is a friend not a competitor.
US-Asean summit promises to boost relations
News, Published on 15/02/2016
» Security and foreign experts see the Monday-Tuesday US-Asean summit in California as a promise from US president Barack Obama that the US will enhance relations with the key regional bloc, despite a coming change in US leadership.
US sanctions have tested Thai-Iran ties
News, Published on 07/02/2022
» Iran is known to be a major exporter of oil to Thailand, despite the economic sanctions imposed on it by the West.
Ban moot without diet shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2020
» China's recent efforts to protect one of the world's most poached animals from the brink of extinction -- pangolins -- by removing it from the list of traditional Chinese medicines have been welcomed, but wildlife advocates say that trading will continue in illegal wildlife markers if eating behaviours remain unchanged.
Indonesia and Korea seek to double trade by 2022
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/09/2018
» Indonesian President Joko Widodo's state visit to South Korea last week yielded a major commitment to almost double bilateral trade in the next four years, in addition to billions of dollars worth of investments by South Korean companies in Indonesia.
Myanmar talks to go ahead
News, Published on 19/06/2023
» Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.
Asean leaders emphasise economic strength in face of US-China tensions
Published on 23/06/2019
» Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Sunday to work together on regional economy and security to strengthen their positions amid growing US-China tensions, as they wrapped up the summit.
All the world's a stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/12/2022
» Global issues such as the Russian-Ukraine war affected countries around the world, and Thailand, as the host of the Apec summit, was no exception.