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Why ASEAN Never Quite Came Together — And Why This Time May Be Different
Why ASEAN Never Quite Came Together — And Why This Time May Be Different
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
For decades ASEAN's unity was more slogan than strategy. Panellists say geopolitical shocks, AI and climate risk are now forcing the bloc's handASEAN Turns 59: Bangkok Forum Champions Connectivity as the Region's Greatest Strength
ASEAN Turns 59: Bangkok Forum Champions Connectivity as the Region's Greatest Strength
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
Leaders, a Myanmar youth speaker and diplomats gathered in Bangkok to mark ASEAN's 59th anniversary, urging deeper unity ahead of its 60th yearUS and ASEAN chair press for unconditional Suu Kyi release in Myanmar
US and ASEAN chair press for unconditional Suu Kyi release in Myanmar
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
The US and ASEAN chair, the Philippines, call for Aung San Suu Kyi’s unconditional release and wider humanitarian access to political prisoners in Myanmar following an ICRC visit.Amnesty urges Thailand to prioritise rights in Myanmar talks
Amnesty urges Thailand to prioritise rights in Myanmar talks
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Amnesty urges Thailand to put human rights, civilian protection and accountability on the agenda during Min Aung Hlaing’s August 6-7 visit.Thailand Vows to Bring Myanmar Back Into the ASEAN Fold
Thailand Vows to Bring Myanmar Back Into the ASEAN Fold
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow calls for "calibrated re-engagement" with Myanmar in step with ASEAN consensus, as Bangkok hosts the bloc's first bilateral summit with Naypyidaw in eight yearsAnutin, Min Aung Hlaing Pledge Deeper Thai-Myanmar Trade Ties
Anutin, Min Aung Hlaing Pledge Deeper Thai-Myanmar Trade Ties
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Bangkok forum sees Thai PM and Myanmar President commit to a $12bn trade target, a reopened border bridge and wider investment across energy, agriculture and healthcareThailand, Myanmar exchange labour, water and space accords
Thailand, Myanmar exchange labour, water and space accords
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Thailand and Myanmar exchanged accords on migrant labour, shared-river water quality and peaceful Earth-observation technology after Bangkok talks.Vietnam overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s second-largest aviation market
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s second-largest aviation market
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Vietnam has overtaken Thailand as Southeast Asia’s second-largest aviation market, while regional airline capacity fell 1.2% in July 2026.Thai PM Concludes Landmark Indonesia Visit with $23bn Trade Target and New Strategic Commitments
Thai PM Concludes Landmark Indonesia Visit with $23bn Trade Target and New Strategic Commitments
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wraps up a landmark visit to Indonesia with a $23bn trade target, new flight routes, and joint action on online scams