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International law is still worth defending
News, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the United States and Israel rain bombs down on Iran, with the stated intent of subduing one of the world's most brutal regimes, international law is collateral damage.
Buddhist principles urged to ease tensions
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 25/02/2026
» Amid renewed Thai–Cambodian tensions, scholars and civic leaders have called for the application of Buddhist principles to ease divisions, urging both societies to draw on their shared spiritual heritage as a foundation for dialogue and reconciliation.
The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is in safe hands
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/07/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's reign reflects a steadfast commitment to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a living, evolving framework for Thailand's prosperity and resilience.
Thai mature workers have value
News, Usa Khiewrord & Eduardo Klien & Vijeth Iyengar, Published on 28/10/2024
» After decades of rapid economic growth, Thailand is experiencing trends that are common in developed nations: lower birth rates and longer life expectancies -- leading to rapid population ageing.
Macron gambles on investor faith
News, Marcus Ashworth, Published on 12/06/2024
» French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a serious gamble in calling early parliamentary elections. The consequences of putting politics above economic stability could be profound. Financial markets don't like unnecessary or unexpected political volatility, especially at the core of the European Union. The electorate only gets to vote at elections; financial markets get to vote every day, and so far, they're giving a thumbs down to Mr Macron's ploy.
PM calls time on illegal loan sharks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared tackling loan sharks and the problems they cause a national priority, and likened the situation some of their victims find themselves in to a form of modern-day slavery.
Leaders highlight regional economic 'strategy for change'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2023
» The C Asean Forum 2023 was held in Bangkok under the theme: "Master Plan on Asean Connectivity: Strategy for Change". The May 17 event was attended onsite and virtually by delegates from across the world.
World mourns UK monarch
News, AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» PARIS: Leaders from across the globe yesterday united in homage to Queen Elizabeth II, after the world's longest-serving monarch died at her Scottish home at age 96.
What climate change requires of economics
News, Daron Acemoglu, Published on 07/10/2021
» This summer's record-breaking heat wave in the American northwest offered a reminder -- as if it were needed -- of what anthropogenic climate change will mean for living conditions now and in the future. Average global temperatures have already risen to 1.2C above pre-industrial levels and could increase by another 5C over the next 80 years. This warming is hastening the extinction of many species and rendering parts of the world less hospitable for human habitation. By some estimates, climate change may force more than one billion people to migrate by 2050.
Plan to build back better in SE Asia
News, Poonam Khetrapal, Published on 14/09/2021
» The world is at a crossroads. Almost two years since SARS-CoV-2 was detected, some countries globally are returning normal, or something very close. Many more countries -- including in the WHO South-East Asia Region -- continue to aggressively respond, battling new and more transmissible variants. Social and economic disruptions continue.