SHOCKING: 23 - What They Never Told You

Thailand tipped to be a leading EV market

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain market share globally, with Thailand and Indonesia being key markets within Asean, says a research agency.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Mitsubishi Compact SUV Returns In Fresh Teasers, Debuts August 10

It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance and a dedicated mud driving mode.

Motor1 · Jul 3, 2023

China ties challenge

On July 1, Thailand and China marked the 48th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, amid efforts by both countries to strengthen bilateral ties across various domains.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Thailand's policy on Myanmar stinks

The latest move to coddle and recognise Myanmar's junta government by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's outgoing regime does not add up. Sanctioned and supported by Gen Prayut, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai arranged an Asean-wide ministerial meeting in Pattaya on June 18 with Myanmar's junta-appointed Foreign Minister Than Swe with…

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar

An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar has urged the international community to find a different approach to resolve the crisis in the Southeast Asian country, saying the current course of action is not working

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

World must rethink fundamental approach to Myanmar: UN expert

A plan to stop the violence that began with the military coup has made no progress, while the crisis has deepened.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

De-escalating tensions between US and China

Tensions between the US and China have reached such a high level that the G7, led by the US, recently changed its objective in its relations with China from "decoupling" to "de-risking". But the reality is that de-risking, like decoupling, requires the participation of both sides and a common agenda.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Southeast Asian nations move ahead with plan for navy drills near disputed area of South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is moving ahead with plans for joint naval exercises in September, the first held by countries in the bloc on their own, at a time when several are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Don claims progress in talks on Myanmar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai on Monday said the latest informal meeting with some representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the bloc's dialogue partners yielded "some progress", though he declined to say what steps were discussed at the meeting.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2023