Citing trade data favoring China, biz groups seek calm
THE country has more at stake economically in its trade relationship with China than Beijing does, several groups warned, urging the government to rein in...
Inflation climbs to 7.8% in October
Inflation accelerated to 7.8 percent last month, driven by rising transport and energy costs, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. Consumer price growth accelerated...
Thailand drastically increases tax on EV imports
Thailand is drastically increasing the consumption tax on imported EVs from 2027, raising it from 10 and 15 per cent to a uniform 35 per...
Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis’ stay to 15 days
Hundreds of protesters participated in a rally against Israelis on Phuket Island. In September, the protest leader led a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in...
Myanmar airstrike on Karen damages homes in Thailand
Blast waves from a Myanmar military airstrike targeting Karen forces near the border damaged at least 17 homes and several public buildings across the Salween...
Philippines declares national energy emergency as Asia risks energy crisis amid Iran war
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency in response to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, marking the latest sign of strain in Asia as the Middle...
Large Amounts of Garbage Appear in Waters Around Illegally “Grounded” Philippine Vessel; China Coast Guard Organizes Retrieval
Recently, while conducting law-enforcement patrols in waters near Second Thomas Shoal, the China Coast Guard Dong’an vessel formation found large amounts of garbage floating on...
Thai Customs crackdown nets over 577kg of cannabis Oct 1–24
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Customs Department reported on October 24, 2026, that 40 departing passengers had been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport between October 1 and 24 on...
Cambodia, Thailand Agree on Confidence-Building Measures at Second UNCLOS Conciliation Meeting
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed on confidence-building measures aimed at fostering mutual trust and confidence and facilitating an equitable and amicable solution in accordance with...