Is Thailand ready for a world at war? | The Signal EP14

FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026

After a coordinated US–Israeli strike in Tehran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Middle East has erupted into open conflict.

Retaliatory strikes, regional instability, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent shockwaves across the globe.

As countries call for deescalation and diplomacy, ASEAN members have struck different markedly different tones. In this episode, #TheSignal asks: 

1️⃣ Can Thailand’s neutrality shield it from escalating conflicts?
2️⃣ Can ASEAN stay unified? 
3️⃣ What can smaller nations do in a world at war?

🔎 Reported by @benrujo.official