Thai Economy Under Threat: Political Instability and Global Headwinds Ring Alarm Bells
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
The Bank of Thailand warns of increasing risks to the nation's economic health, with domestic political uncertainty now a significant concern alongside global trade tensions
Five key risks threaten Paetongtarn’s government amid mounting tensions
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025
Paetongtarn’s administration faces five major challenges, including corruption allegations, potential Cabinet reshuffles, a political crisis, and ongoing border tensions with Cambodia.
Sri Lanka crisis: Rise and fall of Rajapaksa’s ‘Political’ dynasty
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
During the mass protest on fateful Saturday morning when almost everyone in Sri Lanka was on the roads against the regime blaming it for putting the country in massive economic turmoil, one thing that connected the country was the angst against a single name that ended with ‘Rajapaksa’.
Criticism of Chinas vaccine for political gains could hurt bilateral ties: Don
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2021
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has expressed concern that criticism of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for political benefits could affect the relationship between Thailand and China.
Pompeo makes unannounced Afghan visit to mediate political crisis
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
KABUL, Afghanistan - With a crisis in the Afghan government threatening to derail a peace deal signed last month between Taliban and U.S. officials, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit here Monday in hopes of resolving a clash between President Ashraf Ghani and his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah, who is attempting to form a parallel government.
Yingluck calls on all sides to ensure political stability for economy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Wendesday called on all sides involved not to cause any further damage to the country, and instead helping ensure political stability for improved economic progress.