Thailand

Myanmar MiG-29 Crosses into Thai Airspace: The Rest of the Story

A recent incident involving a MiG-29 fighter aircraft from Myanmar which flew into Thai airspace triggered political fallout particularly instructive in understanding the current dynamics in both countries as well as across wider Asia. It also gives a glimpse into the dynamics of the ongoing US-Chinese tensions that are the driving force behind much of […]

Thailand’s Tourism Industry and Russia’s Vacation Season Amid International Sanctions

The COVID-19 pandemic, which swept the world in 2020, hit all sectors of the economy, but tourism was possibly hit the hardest. Tourism was the first to suffer from quarantine restrictions, as it is directly dependent on the freedom of international communication and yet is not a strategically important industry for most states. However, there […]

Thai Volunteers Poisoned by Western Media Sign up for Ukraine Fight

As Russia’s special operations continue in Ukraine so does the West’s propaganda war against it. The propaganda is particularly effective but also particularly predictable in terms of who will be drawn in by it and become hysterical because of it. This includes right-wing extremists from across the Western world but also the many US-sponsored “pro-democracy” […]