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International relations
Asean foreign ministers to focus on a win-win Indo-Pacific strategy
Asean foreign ministers will seek to find a common Indo-Pacific strategy during their informal meeting in Chiang Mai today (Jan, 18) to deal with the changing geopolitical situation.Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai, who had met before the New Year, ...
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
Border cops in tourism deal
The Thai Border Patrol Police force has reached an agreement with its Myanmar counterpart to turn parts of the western forest in Kanchanaburi’s Thong Pha Phum district into a new tourist attraction. Keep reading ...
Wassayos Ngamkham
Laos, Thailand further cooperation, deepen friendship
Laos and Thailand will target new heights in deepening their relations as they head toward setting up a strategic partnership for growth and sustainable development.The direction of deepening relations and enhancement of bilateral cooperation was agreed on at the Third Lao-Thai Joint Cabinet Retreat (JCR) ...
Thailand, Laos agree on border security
Thailand and Laos have agreed to strengthen cooperation on drug prevention and suppression to promote peace and cooperation in the border regions of the two countries.Keep watching ...
Cabinet reviews draft statement on 3rd Thailand-Laos cabinet retreat
The Thai cabinet has endorsed a draft statement for the 3rd Joint Cabinet Retreat between Thailand and the Lao PDR to be held next week. Chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved the draft statement on the 3rd ...
Laos 'might need a push' to take full advantage of border crossing
Despite the upgrading of Ban Huak crossing in Phu Sang district to a permanent border checkpoint, only local residents are currently allowed to travel across the border to Laos. Wiroon Sitthuwong, chief of Phu Sang district, said the Ban Huak checkpoint operates on a border ...
Saiarun Pinaduang
Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Mekong Region
Although Japan has a complex history with the region, it has also carved out a role for itself as a prominent actor in development aid and foreign investment. Japan’s engagement has nevertheless to a certain extent been overshadowed by China’s presence. This year’s Summit highlighted ...
Vietnam, Thailand foster air defence cooperation
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence received the Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Chaiyapruk Didyasarin, in Hanoi on November 16.Keep reading ...
Pichanan Inpota
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand eye developing coastal economy
The Private sectors in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand are planning to strengthen trade, transport, and tourism connectivity along the coasts and promote the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC).Keep watching ...
Asia Pacific Innovation Center opens in Thailand
The newly-established Asia Pacific Innovation Center is expected to foster a culture of creativity and innovation across sectors.Recently introduced in Bangkok, the center mirrors close cooperation between the Thai government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its aim is to develop creativity and innovation ...
Tik Netikamjorn
