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Trump's offer divides pundits
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump's invitation to have Thailand join his proposed Board of Peace to handle the situation in the Gaza Strip has divided opinion, with experts weighing the strategic opportunities against concerns about neo-colonial influence.
US seeks Thai help on Gaza peace plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict.
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.
Fears over Jewish New Year event in Phuket
Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2025
» PHUKET: Patong municipality has denied authorising any public Jewish New Year celebrations on Patong Beach, following reports the event would take place from Sept 22–23.
Deft touch needed in Israeli-Iran conflict
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/06/2025
» Since June 14, escalating strikes between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through the Thai community in the region. More than 39,500 Thai workers in Israel have been caught in the crossfire, many forced to shelter in underground bunkers or makeshift compounds as normal life is upended.
UAE’s Gaza Strategy: Aid, Influence, and Reconstruction
Published on 30/01/2025
» With Israel and Hamas having reached a ceasefire agreement on January 15, 2025, which officially came into effect on January 19, 2025, the war has now ended. Meanwhile, our reporters have investigated the strategy of the United Arab Emirates in the region. The oil and gas-rich Gulf monarchy – a Middle Eastern heavyweight which has a strong rivalry with neighbouring Qatar – is spreading its influence and focusing on the period of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, where the bombs have finally fallen silent.
Speaker urges unified Asean effort against drugs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/10/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has called for Asean to cooperate more closely in tackling narcotics, one of the root causes of crime in the country, saying Thailand is ready to play a leading role.
‘No requests for help’ so far from Thais in Mideast
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/10/2024
» No Thai nationals have requested to be evacuated so far during the raging conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Isoc defends crackdown on pro-Palestinian rally
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 16/09/2024
» The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has defended its actions against a group of youths in the southern province of Narathiwat who allegedly attempted to stage a pro-Palestine rally during an annual traditional parade on Sept 7.
Mongolia seeks closer ties amid major power rivalry
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2024
» Ulaanbaatar hopes to achieve closer ties with Thailand across the board, Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post.