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Thailand risks surrendering its economy to Chinese interests

Chinese businesses are also taking over Thailand’s retail and manufacturing sectors.
By The Irrawaddy May. 8, 2025

Security beyond borders: China’s private Armies

Until recently, they operated in a subdued and largely static role, but now they are no longer limited to safeguarding compounds or escorting engineers.
By The Irrawaddy Aug. 7, 2025

China’s mediation is about leverage, not peace

The recent Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, the worst in over a decade, reignited long-standing territorial tensions.
By The Irrawaddy Aug. 25, 2025