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2026 outlook calls for recalibration
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 17/01/2026
» For global markets, 2025 was defined as much by what did not happen as by what did. The year offered a masterclass in the power of a single narrative, with massive, concentrated bets on AI masking various other unanswered questions. Yet as we move further into 2026, the AI narrative is unlikely to prove strong enough to continue overshadowing other lingering uncertainties, many of which reflect deeper structural shifts. For investors, central banks, and governments alike, the situation demands adaptation.
Impact of US foreign aid cut in Asia to be minimal
News, James Gomez, Published on 28/06/2025
» The freeze and subsequent reduction of US foreign aid for democracy promotion in Asia, following the Executive Order signed on Jan 20, had a broadly limited impact.
LGBTQ+ awaits 'groundbreaking' law
News, Aspen Anderson, Published on 08/07/2024
» After more than two decades of advocating for a marriage equality bill, Thailand is set to become Asia's next gay marriage hotspot.
Excluded nightspots eye slice of 4am pie
News, JAKKRIT WAEWKLAIHONG and MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 06/11/2023
» After the government extended opening hours for nightspots to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket, business operators in other provinces are calling for the same policy to be applied there.
UK mansion once occupied by Rama VII goes up for sale
News, Published on 30/07/2023
» A British mansion where King Prajadhipok once lived in the late 1930s following his abdication from the Thai throne has gone on the market for a sum of £5.5 million (or about 240 million baht).
History comes alive in those pub names
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/06/2023
» The news has been so dull this week we might as well continue to pursue last week's investigations concerning the historical value of English pub names. If nothing else it may prompt readers to recall some of the more exotic inns where they have supped ale. It beats politics anyway.
Revolver riddle, random temple attack, genital savagery
News, Mae Moo, Published on 08/01/2023
» A Bangkok mother says her 16-year-old son may have been murdered rather than falling victim to a game of Russian roulette as his teen mates claim.
The political fog is lifting
News, Published on 07/01/2023
» It has become more clear in the past few weeks who will make the cut as prime ministerial candidates of several major parties as the country begins the countdown to the next general election.
B36bn gets nod for Don Mueang phase 3
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/11/2022
» A budget of 36 billion baht has been approved by the cabinet for the phase-3 development of Don Mueang airport, the country's second-biggest gateway.
Evusheld therapy gets FDA nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2022
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for emergency use from Monday AstraZeneca's Evusheld, a combination monoclonal antibody injection therapy that provides added protection against Covid-19 prior to virus exposure.