China is now leading the world in 37 out of 44 key technologies, including hypersonic missiles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric batteries, according to a recent Australian research report. China ranks first globally in defense- and space-related technologies in terms of high-impact research, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) said in the report. ASPI is a defense and […]Continue Reading
Last week, on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China issued a 12-point position paper outlining its “peace plan” for resolving the conflict. The document was released in the wake of statements by senior US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, warning […]Continue Reading
PHANG NGA: It is past midnight on a beach in southern Thailand and 12-year-old Prin Uthaisangchai is anxiously staring at a leatherback turtle nest, waiting for scores of the endangered hatchlings to scrabble out from the sand.Continue Reading
Ukrainian forces are pulling out of Bakhmut and the battle for the small Donetsk city is nearly finished. So what happens next? There appear to be two stages to the Bakhmut pullout. The first started perhaps a month ago, though that isn’t certain. The troops pulled out comprised foreign fighters and Yellow Armband troops. The Russians say […]Continue Reading
Since the lifting of its zero-COVID policy in December last year, economic activity has been set abuzz and local demand is expected to be a key driver of growth this year.Continue Reading
Duangpetch Promthep was found unconscious in his dorm room in the UK on Feb 12 before passing away a few days later.Continue Reading
This year’s summer will officially arrive in Thailand tomorrow, with the temperature reaching 43 degrees Celsius at its highest, according to an announcement issued yesterday by the Meteorological Department.Continue Reading
The United States is celebrating the 190th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Thailand this year by holding a “Rivers of Life” art exhibition at Iconsiam until March 26. The event is being co-hosted by the US embassy, Iconsiam and Chiang Khong Community in Chiang Rai.Continue Reading
An American army officer died while on temporary duty in Thailand for the annual Cobra Gold exercise, according to a statement issued by the US embassy yesterday.Continue Reading
