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Inside Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ play to reshape global power through Venezuela
Inside Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ play to reshape global power through Venezuela
FRIDAY, JANUARY 09, 2026
A new US “energy dominance” strategy positions Venezuela as a lever over global supply, prices and geopolitics, prioritising oil and gas while sidelining net zero goals, analysts warn.
Population policy must become a national priority as Thailand’s birth rate keeps falling
Population policy must become a national priority as Thailand’s birth rate keeps falling
FRIDAY, JANUARY 09, 2026
Thailand registered 416,000 births in 2025, the second year below 500,000 and the lowest in 75 years. With elections near, parties are urged to offer long-term population policy.Is the “Republic of Kawthoolei” real or a breakaway claim?
Is the “Republic of Kawthoolei” real or a breakaway claim?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
A new “Republic of Kawthoolei” declaration raises questions over KTLA’s break from the Karen movement—and whether independence is feasible.Panitan warns Trump’s arrest of Maduro could push world towards forever war era
Panitan warns Trump’s arrest of Maduro could push world towards forever war era
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Assoc Prof Dr Panitan Wattanayagorn says the US operation to detain Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro reflects Trump’s MAGA strategy and risks weakening international rules.The return home of Sudthisak Rinthalak and the bridge between our peoples
The return home of Sudthisak Rinthalak and the bridge between our peoples
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm reflects on the return of Sudthisak Rinthalak’s body on December 10, 2025, and calls for remembrance and solidarity against terror.Never 100% while Hun Sen still calls the shots
Never 100% while Hun Sen still calls the shots
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Thailand–Cambodia dispute shifts to ceasefire talks, but analysts warn peace won’t be 100% while Hun Sen remains influentialPanitan urges military to swiftly ‘close the game’ in Thailand–Cambodia border war before US intervenes
Panitan urges military to swiftly ‘close the game’ in Thailand–Cambodia border war before US intervenes
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025
Security scholar Panitan urges Thailand to end its Cambodia border war fast, before US steps in with tariffs and turns it into a proxy conflict‘BM-21 godfather’ Hing Bun Hieng pays heavy price as Thai strikes, BHQ officers fall at Preah Vihear
‘BM-21 godfather’ Hing Bun Hieng pays heavy price as Thai strikes, BHQ officers fall at Preah Vihear
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025
Thai F-16 strikes reportedly hit BM-21 rocket depot linked to ‘godfather’ Hing Bun Hieng as elite BHQ officers are killed in fierce Preah Vihear clashesCambodia steps up lobbying for Trump ceasefire call
Cambodia steps up lobbying for Trump ceasefire call
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025
Cambodia is quietly ramping up lobbying in Washington to push Donald Trump to demand a Thai ceasefire, fearing a long war could erode Hun family powerMyanmar's December 2025 Poll: Why Thai Security Depends on the Result
Myanmar's December 2025 Poll: Why Thai Security Depends on the Result
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2025
Thailand's security, budget, and border safety are inextricably linked to Myanmar's December 28 poll; experts warn election may exacerbate ongoing conflict and crimeWhy Thai Leaders Rarely Resign After Disasters: Lessons from Global Practices
Why Thai Leaders Rarely Resign After Disasters: Lessons from Global Practices
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Global leaders, from Naoto Kan to Victor Ponta, have resigned after disasters as a sign of accountability. In contrast, Thailand’s political system often shields leaders from such pressure, even in the face of major crises like the southern floods.