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Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

By Tita Sanglee
The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain.
Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January

Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.

Rights Group Demands Investigation of Myanmar National’s Death in Thailand

Rights Group Demands Investigation of Myanmar National’s Death in Thailand

By Sebastian Strangio
The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.

Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler?

Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler?

By Sribala Subramanian
The country's recent LNG splurge has strained the national budget.

Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth

Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth

By Sebastian Strangio
The country is already on track for a full recovery from the downturn that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic.
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On

Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On

By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.

Thai Economists Warn of Political Interference in Central Bank Selection

Thai Economists Warn of Political Interference in Central Bank Selection

By Sebastian Strangio
The government has nominated ex-Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong, a loyalist of the ruling Pheu Thai party, as the next chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has pledged to play a more active role in the resolution of the conflict in Myanmar.

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

By Trang Nguyen
To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.

4 Thai Laborers Killed in Northern Israel, Thai Government Says

4 Thai Laborers Killed in Northern Israel, Thai Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Tel Aviv to ensure that no more Thai workers are sent to high-risk areas.

Why Pressuring Thailand on North Korea Misses the Mark

Why Pressuring Thailand on North Korea Misses the Mark

By Tita Sanglee
Despite a consistent, albeit minuscule, economic relationship, Bangkok has little meaningful leverage over Pyongyang.
Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused

Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused

By Sebastian Strangio
With the statute of limitations due in the case to expire tomorrow, the seven defendants accused of the 2004 massacre are set to walk free.

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