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FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Photo: Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP File

Opinion: Taylor Swift, Singapore, Thailand, and ASEAN Neighbors: A Case Study on “Incentives”

Thanks to PM Srettha Thavisin who said last month that the Singaporean government paid two to three million dollars per show to American songstress Taylor Swift to ensure that she performs exclusively in Singapore while in Southeast Asia, the disclosure has led to lessons and debate among the neighbors of Singapore.
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How Has Koh Kood Become A Thai-Cambodia Political Issue?

BANGKOK - The Thai government has come under political attack, claiming that Koh Kood is in danger of being claimed by Cambodia. These attacks...
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The David Effects: Swiss Man Case Leads for More Inspections

PHUKET - The "David Kicks the Doctor" case, which occurred on February 24 near the beach of Phuket Province, has had far-reaching consequences, including...

The Thai-Filipino Ladyboys Battle Has Been Resolved

BANGKOK - A Filipino ladyboy, Ivy, and a 29-year-old Thai guy, Champ, have reached an agreement following the disputed clash between a group of...

Warning Against Nationalism After Thai-Filipino Transgender Clash

BANGKOK - Late Monday and early Tuesday of March 6, 2024, tensions escalated between groups of Thai and Filipino transgender people on Sukhumvit Soi...

The Verdict Explains Yingluck Shinawatra’s Roadshow Acquittal

BANGKOK - The Supreme Court judges voted 9 to 0 on March 4, 2024, to acquit the former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on charges...

The Swiss Man in Phuket Finally Apologises to Thai Doctor

PHUKET - Regarding the case, which made headlines in Thailand, Mr. Fehr, 45, a Swiss citizen who was accused of assaulting a Thai female...

Thai Doctor Sues Swiss Villa Owner in Phuket for Kicking Her

PHUKET - A Thai female doctor in Phuket has filed a complaint against a Swiss man for allegedly kicking her in the back as...

MOC Expands Boy’s Love to Girl’s Love Partnerships To Boost Export

BANGKOK - The Ministry of Commerce  (MOC) expands its reach to Girl's Love to promote local community products for global export. Deputy Prime Minister and...

Seven Countries Join the Cobra Gold 2024 Opening Ceremony

RAYONG - On February 27, 2024, at 09.30 a.m., Thailand Chief of Defence Forces General Songwit Noonpakdee, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec...

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