Thailand's acquisition of three submarines from China — a deal plagued by technical and financial delays — would be a "starting point" for cooperation in military equipment, per a statement after PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Xi Jinping in Beijing today.

New from me and ⁦@yifanxie⁩: Transborder crime threatens Thailand’s tourism hopes for Lunar New Year, with a list compiled by NGOs showing 6,000 people inc. 3,900 Chinese asking for rescue from Shwe Kokko and another Myanmar border area. ⁦

“A small sound can turn into a big sound…keep fighting.” Nearing my 3-year mark in Thailand and out of all the major events I’ve gotten to cover, this story has been the greatest joy. Thailand celebrates first LGBTQ weddings in Southeast Asia ⁦⁩

NEW: Thai exports to the U.S. continued to grow by 17.5% in 2024, so what can the Commerce minister offer to correct the trade surplus when he meets new counterparts in D.C. next month? More soybean imports, officials suggest. via @NikkeiAsia

The Thai cabinet yesterday pushed forward a bill to legalize casinos in “entertainment complexes,” setting the stage for competition with Singapore’s integrated resorts and Cambodia’s border gambling halls. ⁦ ⁦⁦@NikkeiAsia⁩

Singapore ousted China as Thailand's top source of foreign direct investment in 2024 as Chinese and American companies increasingly used their bases in the city-state to initiate projects, particularly new data centers and electronics factories. via @NikkeiAsia

You asked, we answered: Trump, tariffs and trade in Southeast Asia — Five things to know via @NikkeiAsia

Shares in retailers $CPALL and $CRC rose after the Thai government's economic stimulus committee announced Phase 2 of the 10,000 baht not-digital handout, this time targeting 4 million senior citizens. via @NikkeiAsia

RT @DylanLohNikkei: "The truth is, with the Trump regime, we'll probably see more volatility in interest rates," incoming chief of Singapor…

RT @tchau01: Donald Trump’s election to a second term as US president sets the stage for economic turbulence in Asia as businesses across t…

Trump win heralds higher tariffs for Asian businesses via @NikkeiAsia

Stop doomscrolling — join us instead @FCCThai for delicious breakfast and a US election watch party tomorrow morning. Breakfast starts at 8, book your tickets here:

RT @Reaproy: Interested in the US election? @FCCThai will hold an election watch party & breakfast on 6 Nov. Doors open at 8 am - it's free…

RT @Reaproy: Impunity to abuse journalists is a major problem in Southeast Asia, and governments in the region are either the culprits or d…

Thailand begins OECD accession after BRICS debut via @NikkeiAsia

China's Anta brought NBA star Kyrie Irving to Bangkok last month, seeking to gain share in Southeast Asia — where sportswear sales are expected to hit $10.1bn in 2029 — from giants Nike and Adidas. @NikkeiAsia With @monroyandoyan in Manila:

RT @Lorcan_Lovett: After hearing about a “Muslim army” in southern #Myanmar, my friend Kyaw Win and I set out on a mission to find them. It…

“We can’t afford to wait another three or four years.” Philippine foreign secretary Manalo spoke with @NikkeiAsia on the urgency for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, where incidents between Chinese and Filipino vessels have increased this year.

Nvidia supplier Delta to build green energy plants in India, Thailand via @ChengTingFang and @Lauly_Th_Li in Taipei

RT @Reaproy: This evening (10/17) at the @FCCThai, come speak with two-time Thai Olympic gold-medal winner Panipak Wongpattanakit, who defe…