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China military purge exposes Xi's unease
News, John J Metzler, Published on 14/02/2026
» Strange and mysterious events are transpiring inside the walls of Beijing's Forbidden City. In the massive nearby government compound Zhongnanhai there's a clear unease as Communist Party Chief and military supremo Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has shuffled the political cards in the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), by purging his two top generals.
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.
Army buying armoured vehicles from China for B1 billion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has moved to strengthen its combat capabilities by signing a procurement agreement worth about 1 billion baht for additional VN1 wheeled armoured vehicles from China under the 2025 fiscal year defence budget.
Graft, weak law 'erode public trust'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2026
» Corruption and inconsistent enforcement of laws are eroding public trust and weakening Thailand's global competitiveness, experts warned at a high-level forum in Bangkok.
Bhutan proud of happiness score
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 24/11/2025
» Introduced in the 1970s, the Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy has become a beacon of light for Bhutan, a country of roughly 800,000 people, to navigate its development policy and assess whether its citizens are content with their lives.
China's tech revolution pushes new frontiers
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 07/11/2025
» Amid rapid modernisation, major Chinese cities are confronting widening digital disparities. And in Changsha, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is stirring concern across generations.
Changsha: China's rising hub of innovation
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/11/2025
» For over half a decade, China has witnessed dramatic changes in its progressive development and way of life, particularly in smaller cities beyond Shanghai and Beijing. By moving away from traditional practices, Changsha -- one of the most dynamic cities in Hunan province -- has stepped into a new era, strengthened by advanced technologies and its strategic midland location. The city has emerged as a potential new hub for Thailand to extend its economic growth beyond Yunnan.
Thai police digitise war against cybercrime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police is stepping up efforts against call centre gangs and online scammers after the government declared cybercrime suppression a national priority.
China 'ready' to host border peace talks
News, No byline, Published on 25/10/2025
» Beijing has reaffirmed its neutral stance, urging Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through Asean principles and peaceful dialogue.
Thai air force pledges to train female pilots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/10/2025
» Thailand's new air force commander has pledged to train female fighter pilots while boosting advanced drone and anti-drone capabilities, signalling a new era of aerial strategy.