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Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Thailand reconsiders its foreign policy
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thai foreign policy was elevated to a high priority on the policy platforms of many political parties during Sunday's general election. The stakes have risen enormously due to growing public interest following the conflict with Cambodia.
Humanity's alignment problem
News, Antara Haldar, Published on 06/01/2026
» It's lunchtime on top of the world again. Time's annual "Person of the Year" issue released two weeks ago has revived the iconic Depression-era photograph of steelworkers casually lunching on a beam suspended over Manhattan. With the city rising beneath them, the image portrays risk as normalised, even glamourised.
Govt rejects land incursion claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating international and humanitarian law while noting it still faces unfounded allegations from the other side.
City-NE high-speed rail delayed a year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/01/2026
» Thailand's first high-speed rail project, the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line, is facing a confirmed delay of at least one year due to land expropriation issues and complications arising from overlapping infrastructure projects.
Shinawatra heir faces tough road
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.
Thailand's fragmented energy plans
News, Areeporn Asawinpongphan, Annop Jaewisorn and Korn Amnauypanit, Published on 17/12/2025
» The world is racing towards clean energy. Thailand, blessed with sun and wind, should be surging ahead. Instead, the country is stuck with one of the lowest shares of clean power in the region -- an awkward contrast to its ambitions on paper.
Govt makes pivotal step toward OECD membership
News, Published on 09/12/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas submitted Thailand's initial memorandum to Deputy OECD Secretary-General František Ružička in Bangkok yesterday, the first step towards joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Bidding for Red Line extensions begins
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has opened the e-bidding process for two major Red Line commuter rail expansions.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
News, Published on 15/11/2025
» Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.