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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.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
Shoring up Asean unity
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2025
» As China's regional influence continues to expand, Japan faces the challenge of balancing strategic priorities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Amid concerns over weakening regional unity and the United States' declining engagement, Tokyo seeks to strengthen partnerships with key nations while maintaining relations with all member states.
Timor-Leste finally joins the Asean fold
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/10/2025
» Timor-Leste will be made a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Oct 26. President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste often joked that joining Asean was more difficult than going to heaven. Not anymore.
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Education under scrutiny once more
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thailand's education system is once again under scrutiny after international assessments ranked Thai students in the lower half of global performance tables.
Thai troops to join major military exercise
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand is set to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise ever conducted in Australia, scheduled for mid-July.
Unesco recognition sought for Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand will push to have the Loy Krathong tradition placed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
Education Council rejects low Asean ranking, says finding not supported
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» The Office of the Education Council (OEC) has rejected a report placing Thailand's education system below those of most other Asean countries, saying the ranking did not provide clear facts or reflect the current situation.
Deputy Prime Minister backs Thaksin on South solution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/02/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's views regarding restoring peace in the deep South and urged insurgents to halt violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.