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Can Thailand engage with Trump's US?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/06/2025
» Thailand must be bold and dynamic in recalibrating its diplomatic ties with the United States under President Donald Trump. Asia's oldest relationship with Washington carries little weight in the era of transactional diplomacy. Although the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the US and Siam described their relations "as long as heaven and earth can endure", the two countries now face formidable challenges in living up to that 192-year-old oath. That treaty was the United States' first treaty with a country in Asia, making Thailand America's oldest friend in the region.
Troubled times for Thailand's transport sector
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government's attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.
5% of checked CNG buses have failed inspection: DLT
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2024
» The Department of Land Transport has found that 68 of 1,331 CNG-fuelled buses that have undergone checks were below standard and have been temporarily banned from the roads.
Forensic police find 'gas leak' behind fatal bus fire
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/10/2024
» A probe by forensic police has concluded that a gas leak was the cause of the bus fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on Tuesday.
King to sponsor funeral for victims
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2024
» A royally sponsored funeral will be held for the 20 students and three teachers killed in Tuesday's bus fire tragedy at their school in Uthai Thani's Lan Sak district after the bodies were identified and taken back to their home province on Wednesday.
Pita sees senators backtrack
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/07/2023
» Several senators have now backtracked and said they will no longer vote for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become the new prime minister as they are concerned about his party's policies, especially the planned amendment of the lese majeste law and a shift in foreign policy.
Envoy mourns rescue hero
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2023
» US Ambassador to Thailand Robert F Godec on Friday offered his condolences following the passing of Pathum Thani governor Narongsak Osottanakorn, who was hailed for his role in coordinating the "Wild Boars" rescue operation in Chiang Rai over four years ago.
Off to the Halal market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/01/2023
» The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
New ways to tackle 'little ghosts'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/08/2022
» South Korea is still a popular destination among Thais seeking overseas employment due to high wages driven by labour shortages in the East Asian country.