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Oil's geopolitical premium is gone
News, Ron Bousso, Published on 25/12/2025
» Global oil markets faced multiple black swan events in 2025 -- including the Israel-Iran war and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refiners -- yet they were barely fazed. This calm may be the new normal in an era of energy abundance, even as the world becomes a more dangerous place.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced on Monday.
Kingdom of Denmark vs the Shadow Fleet
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/10/2025
» Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, two-thirds of the Danish kingdom's income came from taxes paid by every ship passing through the Øresund ('The Sound') Strait, the only exit from the Baltic Sea. Each ship had to declare its cargo -- and if the Danes thought they were undervaluing it, Denmark had the right to buy it at the declared price.
Film festival a boon for Silk Road
News, Chen Ziqi, Published on 27/09/2025
» This year, the Belt and Road Initiative celebrates 12 years of cooperation between over 150 countries. Beyond trade and infrastructure, its heartbeat lies in bringing people closer together.
Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the suspension of the government's ambitious Ranong-Chumphon land bridge project pending broader public hearings.
Typhoon Podul blows through southern Taiwan
News, Reuters, Published on 13/08/2025
» TAIPEI - Typhoon Podul blew through southern Taiwan on Wednesday, packing winds of up to 191 kph (118 mph) and leaving one person missing, as a large area of the island shut down and hundreds of flights were cancelled.
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.
Government set to upgrade Ranong Port
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport has vowed to push ahead with developing Ranong Port into a regional maritime logistics hub under Thailand's strategic effort to enhance its seaport services to meet international standards.
Govt presses ahead with Land Bridge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government is pushing legislation to support the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) and the Land Bridge megaproject linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
Developing megaprojects, but at what cost?
News, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 26/04/2025
» The world's climate is deteriorating -- and yet, destroying pristine mangrove forests and wetlands that help absorb carbon emissions is no longer unthinkable.