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Thai diplomacy amid global turmoil
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/01/2026
» How do we know which way the wind is drifting? This is a frequently asked question amid the tectonic shifts in international politics. Answers vary. Some say the wind blows from Washington, others from Beijing. Some insist it comes from the market, others from geopolitics. Regardless of the answers, Thailand -- thanks to its nimble diplomacy -- has managed to go with the flow without much difficulty.
Strongman Prabowo learns who really calls shots
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 27/06/2024
» There really is no such thing as a free lunch, even for an emerging market as successful as Indonesia. The incoming president, a former general, has talked boldly about turbo-charging growth and sounded dismissive about long-standing spending rules. If only he could just order investors around like a regiment.
Gucci shifts gears, aims to woo wealthier clientele
News, Andrea Felsted, Published on 27/10/2023
» Hold onto your Gucci bucket hat. With the middle class cutting back, the luxury industry is realising that it's all about selling to the 1%.
Fuel subsidies need thought
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2022
» Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed up global oil and gas prices as well as inflation, forcing the government to pour more cash into fuel price subsidies.
Ex-senior cop's son at wheel in fatal crash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2022
» A Pakistani man was killed when a sports car driven by the son of an ex-deputy national police chief crashed into the foreigner's motorcycle early yesterday, police said.
It's time to tackle tourist scammers
News, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2019
» A tourist scam in Phuket has prompted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to raise concern about the adverse impact such incidents may have. He has warned tourist operators not to exploit tourists or the province's reputation will be tarnished.
Haze puts city on red alert
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2019
» The government is stepping up efforts to fight the worsening, detrimental effects of air pollution caused by the fine dust that has blighted Bangkok and surrounding areas since late last year.