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Chamber alarmed by the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/06/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce says the Thai economy is in a serious and risky position, as it urged the government to resolve political issues as soon as possible by following constitutional principles.
We've all seen this war game play out before
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/06/2025
» I've seen this movie already. I don't want to see it again."They lied," said Donald Trump in 2016, running for the Republican presidential nomination against the neo-cons in his own party who had started the "forever wars" in Afghanistan and Iraq. "They said there were weapons of mass destruction. There were none. And they knew there were none."
If Iran's Khamenei falls, what would replace him?
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PARIS - Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution but is taking a gamble given the Iranian opposition is divided and there is no guarantee new rulers would be any less hardline, analysts say.
Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» MOSCOW - Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether Washington will enter the war alongside Israel.
Governments scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» HONG KONG - Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
Fed keeps US rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation and cooler growth this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to take hold and geopolitical uncertainty swirls.
Trump weighs Iran move as Israeli strikes continue
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» President Donald Trump warned he was weighing US military action against Iran, as Israel launched fresh strikes against Tehran on Thursday.
From Tehran to Toronto: an Iranian’s bid to flee war
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» SARAY, Turkey - Dragging two suitcases and wearing a rucksack, Homa looked exhausted after crossing the Turkish border following a long trip from Tehran where she’d been on holiday when the Israel-Iran war began.
Domestic oil prices in focus in talks with PM
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Energy Ministry is working to allay concerns over the impact of the Israel-Iran war, pledging that authorities will continue to cap fuel prices, though this may require cutting the oil excise tax.
Thai business confidence slumps to 7-month low
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.1 points in May, the lowest level in seven months, as business confidence remains low, partly attributed to the impact of new geopolitical conflicts on the economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).