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Why safe havens unexpectedly drop
News, Helen Jewell, Published on 28/03/2026
» Geopolitical shocks often don't move markets the way intuition suggests, as investors raise cash first and ask questions later.
Asean's energy security at risk
Oped, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Published on 26/03/2026
» In June 1986, the five founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) assembled in Manila to discuss Asean's response to the global energy crisis, which began with the Iranian Revolution in late 1978.
Built on graft
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/01/2026
» Re: "Living in Thailand's age of impunity", (BP, Jan 17).
Five energy market trends for 2026
Oped, Ron Bousso, Published on 01/01/2026
» Energy markets enter 2026 in a downbeat mood as geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook and increasing signs of swelling oil and gas supplies threaten to sink prices.
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.
Why gold matters in a changing world
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 13/11/2025
» After reading my previous article, "Thailand has become the sick man of Asean", a good friend asked me what would happen to the Thai economy after becoming the sick man?
Sino-Thai family now new era partners
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/11/2025
» The long-awaited trip to China by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana is now official, with the state visit scheduled from Thursday to Monday. The historic visit will be the first by a reigning Thai monarch. Both countries, which established diplomatic ties in 1975, are also commemorating the golden jubilee of their friendship.
Building capacity where it counts
Oped, Mariana Mazzucato & Rainer Kattel, Published on 06/10/2025
» After years of underinvestment, governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with growing demands. The consequences are now widely evident, as underfunded and unprepared public agencies falter whenever crises strike. The problem is not "slimming" government down, but rather rendering it more capable, strategic, outcome-oriented and a good partner in solving the greatest problems of our time: providing adequate housing for all, strengthening climate resilience and ensuring that technology makes all our lives better, not just a few "bros" richer.
Early-onset cancer shift
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2025
» The death of 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor Krittai Tanasombatkul from lung cancer at the end of 2023 was a wake-up call for Thailand's healthcare community.
Taking stock of nation's climate finance
Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 17/07/2025
» If the ravages of extreme weather worldwide were not enough to convince anyone of the need to urgently address and adapt to climate change, consider a sobering fact delivered by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).