As global military spending grows, Travel & Tourism faces a perilous future
THREE major travel industry events are due to be held simultaneously in Bangkok today (April 29): [=] The Skift Asia Forum [=] The Travel Daily Media Global Summit Bangkok – 2026 [=] The Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 The programmes and events of all three were finalised months ago. In many ways, […]
Read MoreKrabi residents urged not to panic over US combat aircraft using provincial airport
THE Thai air force urged Krabi residents to not panic over US combat aircraft landing and taking off at this Andaman coastal province’s airport reassuring that it is unrelated to the Middle East conflict and are in fact troop rotation and medical flights, Naewna newspaper said today (April 8). AVM Chakrit Thamvichai, the Thai […]
Read MoreLight air force aircraft crashes in Chiang Mai
THE Thai air force has confirmed an AT-6 light attack/armed reconnaissance aircraft crashed in a Chiang Mai forest this morning (Jan. 29) while on a training mission with investigation underway, Amarin TV said. Fire & Rescue Thailand posted images on its Facebook page showing the aircraft engulfed in flames and also said that the […]
Read MoreCambodia to implement military conscription in 2026
By AFP and published by CNA Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s military will begin conscripting civilians next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday (July 14), adding that rising tensions with Thailand was the reason for activating a long-dormant mandatory enlistment law. Cambodia’s parliament in 2006 approved a law that would require all Cambodians aged […]
Read MorePublic urged to not share anti-Cambodia video clips
DEPUTY Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged the public to not share distorted video clips as it could escalate into war with Cambodia while pointing out that current military exercise is cyclical, Amarin TV said late afternoon today ( March 7). Army Chief Gen. Pana Klaewplodthuk has confirmed there is no movement, just preparations […]
Read MoreChina says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
By AP and AFP – published by CNA Beijing – The Chinese government protested on Sunday (Dec. 22) the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire”, AP said. On Saturday, US President Joe Biden authorised the provision of up to US$571 […]
Read MoreNo hope for global peace as ‘merchants of death’, mostly American, rake in billions
THE Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), the world’s leading think-tank tracking global military expenditure, on Dec. 2 released new data on revenues earned by the 100 largest companies dealing in weaponry and military services. What’s that got to do with Travel & Tourism? Everything. The shocking statistics and trends unveiled in the report […]
Read MoreEx-communist insurgent-turned-defence minister Phumtham unwelcomed by military
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE NAMING OF PHUMTHAM Wechayachai for defence minister by de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra was exponentially raising waves of unwelcoming sentiment and undesirable anguish among the military, either currently serving or retired, said former senator Somchet Boonthanom yesterday (Sept. 3). Somchet, a retired army general, accused the billionaire […]
Read MoreChina and Cambodia begin 15-day military exercises as questions grow about Beijing’s influence
By AP and published by Yahoo!News Svay Chok, Cambodia – Cambodia and China began 15-day military exercises today (May 16) as questions grow about Beijing’s increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation. About 1,315 Cambodian military personnel and 760 Chinese are participating in the regular “Golden Dragon” ground and sea manoeuvres, including three Chinese […]
Read MoreAs the global Arms Bazaar booms, Travel & Tourism pays the price
ON APRIL 23, 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its annual World Military Expenditure report for 2023. It showed that the Arms Bazaar raked in $2,443 billion, the highest level ever. The figure was up 6.8% over 2022, up for the 9th consecutive year and the steepest year-on-year rise since 2009. […]
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