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U.S. Bars Thai Officials Over Uyghur Deportations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced visa bans on officials from ally Thailand after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs back to China. "In light of China's longstanding acts of genocide and crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs, ...
China’s Sunwoda Invests $1 Billion in Thailand’s EV Battery Industry Amid Rising Chinese EV Presence
China’s Sunwoda Electronic is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle EV industry with a $1 billion investment in Thailand. The country is accelerating efforts to establish itself as a regional EV manufacturing hub. Thailand’s Commission on the National ...
Thailand’s Fruit Exports Hit $6.51 Billion in 2024, Durian Leads as China Remains Top Market
Thailand’s fruit exports soared to $6.51 billion in 2024, with the overwhelming majority, 97.4%, heading straight to China, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office TPSO. Fruit was the most valuable agricultural export last year, with durian, longan, mangosteen, ...
Thailand Defends BRICS Membership as China Expands Influence Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended the country’s decision to join BRICS on Monday, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance. Addressing Senate questions on ...
Thailand Repatriates Hundreds More Chinese Scam Center Workers
Hundreds of Chinese nationals freed from Myanmar online scam centres flew home through Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom said it aimed to repatriate 1,500 such workers a week. Thailand, Myanmar and China have been making efforts in recent weeks to ...
Thailand Maintains Neutral Stance Amid China-U.S. Rivalry, Urges Stronger ASEAN Ties
As China’s influence grows across Southeast Asia, Thailand is carefully treading a fine line, choosing not to side with either Beijing or Washington. At an event on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai explained that Thailand's foreign policy needs ...
Why Indonesia Remains Silent on Thailand’s Uyghur Repatriation
When Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs to China, the move sparked strong condemnation from Japan and various Western nations, citing human rights concerns. Indonesia, a country with the world’s largest Muslim population, however, stayed silent. This was no accident. Jakarta’s response, ...
U.S. Issues Thailand Security Alert After Uyghur Deportations
The United States issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China. The Thai government has suffered intense criticism from around the ...
TikTok to Invest $8.8 Billion in Thailand Over Five Years
TikTok plans to invest $8.8 billion in Thailand over the next five years, focusing on digital infrastructure, workforce development and online safety initiatives, a senior executive said Friday after talks with the government. The social media platform owned by China's ByteDance ...
China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Latest Scam Center Crackdown
China, Thailand, and Myanmar last week ramped up efforts to curb cyber scams on the Thai-Myanmar border, working to free the foreign workers inside. AFP examines why the crackdown is occurring now and its broader implications for relations between the three ...
China Appears to Confirm Uyghur Deportations From Thailand
By Matthew Walsh China appeared to confirm on Thursday that dozens of Uyghurs had been deported from Thailand, despite warnings from human rights groups that they face persecution on their return. Beijing is accused of ...
Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China
By Thanaporn Promyamyai with Matthew Walsh in Beijing Thailand deported dozens of Uyghurs to China on Thursday despite warnings from human rights groups that they would face persecution on their return, drawing swift condemnation from the United Nations. ...