In the simplistic lens of traditional diplomacy, international relations are often reduced to a binary “friend or foe” dynamic
In an increasingly uncertain world shaped by geopolitical rivalry, technological disruption, and economic volatility, the meaning of national security has expanded
Thailand’s fishing industry has warned that soaring oil prices could force 70% of fishing boats to stop operating after Songkran, threatening domestic seafood supplies and affecting around 50,000 workers
The government has ordered a review of Thailand’s oil pricing structure, with the proposed revisions expected to go before the Cabinet on April 6
Thailand is preparing for deeper energy disruptions as authorities warn that the global crisis, triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, has entered a more serious phase, with supply pressures now beginning to feed through the system
A joint statement pledges to keep ports open and coordinate to mitigate energy risks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams
Notably, Viet Nam recorded the highest real GDP growth among the Southeast Asia-6 economies in 2025, reaching 8%, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of 7.1%