Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s recent election victory could spell trouble for Thailand-Cambodia relations. His electoral success and subsequent policy statement proposing Thailand’s withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) — a framework for bilateral negotiations over disputed maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia — represent a deep
BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 — Thailand’s Justice Ministry has launched a major investigation into the disappearance of at least 57 million litres of fuel, as authorities probe possible irregularities in oil shipments to the southern province of Surat Thani amid an ongoing energy crisis. The inquiry, led by the Department
TEHRAN, April 7, 2026 — Iran has signalled its willingness to halt military operations if attacks against it are suspended, in a potential step toward de-escalation amid rising regional tensions. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would cease its defensive operations if strikes against Iran
BANGKOK, April 6, 2026 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged businesses and the public to adopt energy-saving measures, including working from home and reducing private car use, as global oil supply risks intensify. In a message posted on his official page, Anutin warned that escalating conflict in the
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s recent election victory could spell trouble for Thailand-Cambodia relations. His electoral success and subsequent policy statement proposing Thailand’s withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) — a framework for bilateral negotiations over disputed maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia — represent a deep
PHNOM PENH, April 3, 2026 — Cambodia is strengthening its capacity for evidence-based policymaking to tackle evolving labour market challenges, in a move aimed at boosting competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. A four-day training programme held in Siem Reap from March 30 to
BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 — Thailand’s inflation is expected to rebound in 2026, driven by rising energy and food costs, according to projections from the Kasikorn Research Center. The research centre forecasts inflation could reach 3.4% next year, as higher domestic fuel prices, increasing costs for fresh produce, meat and
