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Revised forecast puts Bangkok underwater by 2050
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/11/2019
» Rising seas could affect three times more people by 2050 than previously thought, according to new research, threatening to all but erase some of the world’s great coastal cities including Bangkok.
Hand-wringing over tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2019
» The US recently stunned long-time ally Thailand by revoking trade privileges worth US$1.3 billion (39.2 billion baht) under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), stirring up anti-American sentiment among locals online after the latest in a string of protectionist trade policies favoured by US President Donald Trump.
China 'committed' to support Asean's role
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/11/2019
» Beijing has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Asean's centrality in the region at the 22nd Asean-China Summit on Sunday.
Let Rohingya return: UN
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/11/2019
» United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeated his his call for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of displaced Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state.
Double delight for Thais at Macau Open
Sports, Published on 04/11/2019
» Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai and men's singles specialist Sitthikom Thammasin were crowned champions at the US$150,000 Macau Open on Sunday.
FA Cup champions Port hope for impressive ACL debut
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/11/2019
» After her team's triumph in the FA Cup final on Saturday night, Port chairwoman Nualphan Lamsam has promised to put in all-out effort to make an impressive debut in the 2020 AFC Champions League.
Asean-Fifa accord sparks optimism
Sports, Published on 04/11/2019
» Asean hopes its collaboration with Fifa will help fulfil the Southeast Asian organisation's ambition to bring the 2034 World Cup to the region.
Giants vie for influence in Myanmar
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/11/2019
» Behind the scenes of this year's Asean and East Asian summits, currently taking place in Bangkok, the region's key nations -- China, India and Japan -- are engaged in a quiet battle for greater influence in Myanmar. While on the sidelines, the countries of Asean, especially Thailand, as the current chair of the regional organisation, are offering qualified support for its problematic ally, largely behind the scenes.
Pressure's off
News, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2019
» Aung San Suu Kyi must be rubbing her hands in glee! Everyone at the Asean Summit is busy celebrating "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability".
Thanathorn should learn to listen
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/11/2019
» Former dean of the Faculty of Political Science of Ramkhamhaeng University Asadang Panikkabutr has offered some words of wisdom for Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.