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Navigating between global superpowers
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026
» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.
China's rise 'poses risks, opportunities'
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 27/01/2026
» Thailand must rethink its economic resilience strategies to respond to China's accelerating outward expansion, which presents both significant opportunities and growing risks for the Thai economy, experts said at a regional forum on Monday.
30 nations step up for annual Cobra Gold drills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command will co-host the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold, one of Southeast Asia's longest-running and most significant multinational military exercises, from Feb 24 to March 6, a source said. More than 8,000 personnel from 30 countries are expected to take part.
Border operations 'strictly defensive'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The military has reiterated that its operations along the Thai–Cambodian border are strictly defensive, with no intention of occupying territory or destroying the opposing state.
Offshore drone sparks probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry has launched an urgent investigation after an unidentified drone was spotted near an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Thailand amid heightened border tensions with Cambodia.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
President Trump is losing his geo-economic war
News, Harold James, Published on 16/10/2025
» In an age of shifting geopolitics, many countries' strategic planning includes imaginative exercises in weaponising their positions in the world. While Russia and China have been moderately successful at this game, America's efforts have already boomeranged back on it.
Is there a case for IMF gold sales?
News, Tim Hirschel-Burns & Marina Zucker-Marques, Published on 14/10/2025
» With developing countries facing intense financial pressure and developed countries slashing foreign aid, it can be tempting to dream of stumbling across a pot of gold. Dream no longer: The International Monetary Fund is currently sitting on 90.5 million ounces of the metal.
Road repairs delayed by demolition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has admitted that the restoration of the road surface in front of Vajira Hospital will not be completed by Wednesday or Thursday as planned, due to the need to demolish the subsiding Samsen Police Station building.
Chadchart seeks extra B32bn for Green Line debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is seeking an additional 32 billion baht from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to settle outstanding debts for operating and maintaining the extended sections of the Green Line electric skytrain.