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Musk's Starship: If it sounds too good to be true...
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 06/12/2025
» Elon Musk promised to build a spaceship that would put people and cargo into Earth orbit at one-hundredth of the current cost per kilo and even enable human beings to create a colony on Mars. A great many people were seduced by the idea, including me.
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.
Thais use rare earth leverage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and the US on rare earth minerals is expected to enhance Thailand's opportunity to negotiate on reciprocal tariffs, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Elusive Moon Moth seen in Phetchaburi
News, Published on 17/10/2025
» A rare and striking species of moth has been discovered at Panoen Thung in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi province.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
The need to address fossil fuels beyond the ICJ
News, Jemilah Mahmood & Adam Farhan, Published on 06/09/2025
» In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark Advisory Opinion: states may be violating international law by facilitating fossil fuel consumption, subsidising production, and issuing permits that enable expansion of extraction and use.
Mekong River scenic road project now 16% complete
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Naga Withi project, a new scenic road along the Mekong River in the Northeast, is 16% complete ahead of its slated completion in 2027, said the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Protecting culture is key
News, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2025
» The latest cabinet shakeup has shifted the spotlight onto the Ministry of Culture. Officials of this usually quiet ministry received their new, high-profile minister yesterday, who was only days before suspended as prime minister. Paetongtarn Shinawatra swiftly moved her office from Government House to the Ministry of Culture yesterday, creating a buzz among officials and the public alike.
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.
Chinese icebreaker makes rare visit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/05/2025
» The arrival of China's cutting-edge research icebreaker, Xue Long 2, at Chuk Samet Port in Sattahip yesterday marks a milestone for scientific collaboration between Thailand and China. The vessel's visit is expected to ignite curiosity and ambition among young Thai scientists, offering a glimpse into the exploration of Antarctica, one of Earth's last uncharted frontiers.