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Why Washington’s call for Asia to buy more American arms falls flat

Why Washington’s call for Asia to buy more American arms falls flat

SINGAPORE/TOKYO/JAKARTA — US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rousing call in Singapore recently for Indo-Pacific countries to ramp up their defence spending and, if one reads his lips correctly, buy more American weapons, is likely to fall on deaf ears across much of Asia. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge

The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Thai Oil says Si Racha spill contained

Thai Oil says Si Racha spill contained

Thai Oil Plc says a crude oil spill in the sea near its refinery in Chon Buri province has been contained, with no visible traces of oil remaining in the area. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Body of last Thai hostage retrieved from Gaza

Body of last Thai hostage retrieved from Gaza

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has retrieved the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, who had been held in Gaza since the Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Thailand and Cambodia reinforcing troops on disputed border after May skirmish, Thai minister says

Thailand and Cambodia reinforcing troops on disputed border after May skirmish, Thai minister says

BANGKOK — Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand’s defence minister said on Saturday, as tensions simmer following a deadly clash. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thailand to boost defence after Cambodia’s troop rejection, says Phumtham

Thailand to boost defence after Cambodia’s troop rejection, says Phumtham

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai issued a statement on Saturday to reaffirm the government’s stance against sovereignty violations, saying Thailand will strengthen defence, as Cambodia rejected the withdrawal of troops from the border area after discussions between the two neighbouring countries. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup

Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed concerns about a possible coup in light of growing public criticism of the government’s handling of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

20 tonnes of crude in Chon Buri waters

20 tonnes of crude in Chon Buri waters

One of Thailand’s major crude oil producers has stated that a leak from one of its storage sites off the shores of Chon Buri province late Thursday was due to an unforeseen accident. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal

BEIJING/PARIS — China and France have agreed to resolve their trade disputes through dialogue, China’s foreign ministry said on Friday, though there was no indication that agreement had been reached in talks on lifting Chinese levies on European brandy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

China says it is working with France on trade differnces, no sign yet of a cognac deal

China says it is working with France on trade differnces, no sign yet of a cognac deal

BEIJING/PARIS — China and France have agreed to resolve their trade disputes through dialogue, China’s foreign ministry said on Friday, though there was no indication that agreement had been reached in talks on lifting Chinese levies on European brandy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Explainer-Border tensions: What’s behind the row between Thailand and Cambodia?

Explainer-Border tensions: What’s behind the row between Thailand and Cambodia?

BANGKOK — Tension has been rising between Thailand and Cambodia following the killing of a Cambodian soldier in May during a brief exchange of gunfire at a disputed border area between the two Southeast Asian neighbours. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thai govt eyes conclusion of free trade talks with EU

Thai govt eyes conclusion of free trade talks with EU

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to concluding its free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union by the end of this year, a move aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities amid growing global economic uncertainty. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Govt ‘committed’ to joining Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Govt ‘committed’ to joining Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Thailand remains committed to aligning its digital economy with international standards by pursuing membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Govt ‘committed’ to joining OECD

Govt ‘committed’ to joining OECD

Thailand remains committed to aligning its digital economy with international standards by pursuing membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council

Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council

MOSCOW — Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused British intelligence on Thursday of using the British Council as cover to undermine Russia and said it had identified teachers at leading universities who cooperated with the London charity. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia eyes deeper trade with UK

Indonesia eyes deeper trade with UK

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti met with the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Indonesia and ASEAN, Naz Shah, … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets

Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets

BRUSSELS — Germany will need up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, as the alliance beefs up its forces to respond to what it sees as an increased threat by Russia. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

‘Rain bombs’ revive fears of 2011 floods

‘Rain bombs’ revive fears of 2011 floods

Thailand’s recent «rain bombs» have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

South Koreans vote for president after months of turmoil triggered by martial law

South Koreans vote for president after months of turmoil triggered by martial law

SEOUL — South Koreans will elect a new president on Tuesday to cap six months of turmoil triggered by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol that marred the country’s reputation as a vibrant, if at times chaotic, democracy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pitch to voters ahead of election

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pitch to voters ahead of election

SEOUL — South Korea’s leading presidential hopefuls were crisscrossing the country on the final day of campaigning on Monday before converging on Seoul, vowing to revive an ailing economy and put months of turmoil over a failed martial law attempt behind them. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says

MANILA — The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thailand’s stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on Pheu Thai Party

Thailand’s stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on Pheu Thai Party

Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht from Thailand’s ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to stimulate a stalling economy has been put on ice. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Bumper harvests aren’t bringing tidy profits

Bumper harvests aren’t bringing tidy profits

Mangoes have been selling at Huai Khwang Market for as low as 20 baht per kilogramme recently. Pikul, a vendor, said she cannot remember the last time mangoes were so cheap. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Cambodia ‘spurred on by indecision’

Cambodia ‘spurred on by indecision’

Cambodia has seized on Thailand’s weakened security posture to roll out an aggressive three-pronged border strategy, putting the Thai defence establishment under growing strain, an international relations expert says. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Pita’s aspirations could be dashed

Pita’s aspirations could be dashed

Pita Limjaroenrat’s brief return to the political scene recently has warmed the hearts of many zealous orange camp supporters, buoyed by his reiterated aspiration to be the country’s best prime minister nine years down the road. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Peru optimistic on Thaifex food pavilion, trade deal

Peru optimistic on Thaifex food pavilion, trade deal

The Peruvian Embassy in Thailand hopes its food pavilion at Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2025 will help maintain the momentum of trade between the two nations as they look forward to potentially sealing a Thailand-Peru Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this year. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Indian Navy will lead New Delhi’s response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says

Indian Navy will lead New Delhi’s response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says

NEW DELHI — India will use the firepower of its navy in response to any future aggression by Pakistan, India’s defence minister said on Friday, weeks after the fiercest fighting in decades between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Asean leaders agree to admit Timor-Leste

Asean leaders agree to admit Timor-Leste

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have agreed to admit Timor-Leste as its 11th Asean member at the next Asean summit in October,  according to a senior Thai diplomat. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Southeast Asian leaders agree to admit Timor-Leste as 11th member

Southeast Asian leaders agree to admit Timor-Leste as 11th member

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have agreed to admit Timor-Leste as its 11th Asean Member at the next Asean Summit in October, said a senior Thai diplomat yesterday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Southern Thai gunmen attack sports event

Southern Thai gunmen attack sports event

NARATHIWAT — Two teachers and two defence volunteers were injured when gunmen opened fire an anti-drug sports event in Tak Bai district of this southern province on Wednesday afternoon. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

UAE minister says trade talks with EU not a hurdle for deal between GCC and bloc

UAE minister says trade talks with EU not a hurdle for deal between GCC and bloc

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates does not see bilateral talks for a free trade deal with the European Union as an obstacle to a similar agreement between the 27-nation bloc and the Gulf Cooperation Council, the UAE’s trade minister said on Wednesday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight

Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight

Thai and Cambodian soldiers were in a stand-off on Wednesday after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area of the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani early that morning.  Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Stand-off after Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchange shots

Stand-off after Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchange shots

Thai and Cambodian soldiers were in a stand-off on Wednesday after a brief exchange of gunfire shots in a disputed border area of the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani early that morning.  Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Maritime law set for change

Maritime law set for change

The cabinet has approved in principle a draft amendment to the Maritime Labour Act, aiming to improve labour protections for seafarers and bring Thai law in line with international standards. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

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