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Thailand's responses to Board of Peace
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump's invitation to Thailand to join the Board of Peace (BOP) has elicited three distinct responses. The first two are succinct and clear in their rationale. The third, however, is more nuanced -- and notable for its ambivalence.
Strongman playbook
Postbag, Published on 18/01/2026
» Re: "Senate votes to curb Potus' war powers", (World, Jan 10).
2026 outlook calls for recalibration
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 17/01/2026
» For global markets, 2025 was defined as much by what did not happen as by what did. The year offered a masterclass in the power of a single narrative, with massive, concentrated bets on AI masking various other unanswered questions. Yet as we move further into 2026, the AI narrative is unlikely to prove strong enough to continue overshadowing other lingering uncertainties, many of which reflect deeper structural shifts. For investors, central banks, and governments alike, the situation demands adaptation.
A bright spot in global landscape
Oped, John J. Metzler, Published on 02/01/2026
» It's time to consult the crystal snow globe and try to peer ahead to what may be on the horizon for the new year. Without question 2025 has been tumultuous but the year ahead holds cautious promise to finally solve some political crises mixed with some epic events on tap.
Thailand now 'the sick man of Asean'
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» The inspiration for this article comes from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report for the month of October.
Pandora's box
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/05/2025
» Re: "Cannabis users in Thailand will need medical certificates", (BP, May 21).
Riding the issue
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/03/2025
» Re: "Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?", (BP, Feb 23).
Trump's tariffs will hit consumers and businesses
News, Nancy Qian, Published on 27/02/2025
» The opening salvos of US President Donald Trump's trade war have sent shockwaves around the world. Over the past weeks, his administration has broken with decades of free-trade orthodoxy, threatening to impose tariffs not only on strategic adversaries like China but also on longstanding allies like Canada and Mexico.
My New Year's resolution: Give up on elections
Oped, Joe Mathews, Published on 04/01/2025
» For the new year, you might have resolved to give up booze or bonbons. Maybe you should join me in giving up elections instead. Or, at the very least, in giving up the habit of investing money, time, and hope that elections might improve our communities and our world.
Opec seeks stability via 'quake'
News, Liam Denning, Published on 10/04/2023
» Opec+ defends its surprise supply cut as being aimed at oil market "stability." One can only imagine the glum faces as they realised they had instead teed-up an 8% price spike. Oh well, at least the extra money will offer some small consolation.