What China’s Global Governance Initiative means for Thailand
In early September, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), at “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” meeting.
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In early September, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), at “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” meeting.
The BBC’s “Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise” seems to have really touched a nerve. Try replacing the country name in that title and you’ll get the picture: “Paris: The Dark Side of Romance,” “London: The Dark Side of Majesty,” or “Los Angeles: The Dark Side of Dreams.” The list goes on.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet wasted no time in congratulating Thailand’s newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. In his September 7 letter, Hun Manet struck an optimistic tone, expressing hope that relations between the two neighbors can be restored to normalcy and guided toward peace, prosperity, and harmonious coexistence.
Two dominant narratives continue to shape Thailand-Malaysia relations. One says it is “all about the southern provinces.” The other insists “the sky's the limit.”
Thai citizens consider a government minister’s demonstration of his understanding of crisis communication in the wake of the Thailand-Cambodia conflict as a breath of fresh air.
In an era marked by a sharp economic U-turn by the United States, from its traditional role as a global hegemon shaping the post-Second World War order and promoting trade liberalisation to the active endorsement of protectionist trade policies, global economic uncertainty has intensified.
Thailand is reeling from one of its largest monk scandals in history. While many Buddhists worry about the national religion’s deteriorating state, others maintain a different view: “Whatever happens is always for the good.”
In just twelve days, ASEAN foreign ministers will gather in Kuala Lumpur for their annual ministerial meeting (AMM). But two of its member states—Thailand and Cambodia—are deeply entrenched in a tense border standoff, now inflamed by political drama.
On the 75th anniversary of Thailand and Cambodia’s diplomatic relations, this should be a year of celebration and friendship. Instead, bilateral ties have run aground. They are overshadowed by tension, mistrust, hate speech, and talk of war.
When ASEAN faces serious external threats, its members form a pangolin-like shield.
The Thai film industry is poised for a significant international rise.
The KAWS: Holiday Companion, a large artistic structure at Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace, has excited art lovers but left others ambivalent about its presence.