Luke Albers

Luke Albers is a writer from the United States. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelors degree in political science and a certificate in peace, conflict and security studies. He has lived and worked in Africa and India, and now calls Thailand home. Luke loves to use his writing to connect with new people and places.
  • World NewsBiden reaffirms US would defend Taiwan against Chinese attack

    Biden reaffirms US would defend Taiwan against Chinese attack

    US President Joe Biden said that the US would defend Taiwan in the case of a Chinese attack. He was asked about this hypothetical situation yesterday during a CNN town hall segment. His response is a departure from the typical US stance on the Taiwan issue, but follows the trend of increasingly firm policy approaches towards China. China, historically, considers…

  • Thailand NewsThai car production expected to grow

    Thai car production expected to grow

    Car production in Thailand is expected to grow, according to the Federation of Thai Industries. With the rates of Covid-19 infections falling and the careful management of the semiconductor shortage, the target of 1.6 million units is expected to be surpassed. Lockdowns and other restrictions are being eased in many countries that buy cars produced in Thailand, which means that…

  • EducationChina to prioritize foreign students returning

    China to prioritize foreign students returning

    The Chinese ambassador said on Wednesday that students from Thailand would be one of the first groups allowed to return to China when the country reopens. This was announced during an online interview with the media, which was also attended by a top Chinese education official. Thailand has more than 30,000 students enrolled in educational programmes in China, the nation…

  • Thailand NewsLargest petrochemical producer to cut greenhouse gas emissions

    Largest petrochemical producer to cut greenhouse gas emissions

    Thailand’s largest petrochemical producer has vowed to do its part in helping in the fight against climate change. PTT Global Chemical Plc announced that by 2030, it intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The company also aims to accomplish the goal of net-zero, or carbon neutrality, by 2050. Carbon neutrality is achieved when the emissions of carbon dioxide…

  • World NewsGlobal Covid-19 recovery efforts will have lasting impact on climate

    Global Covid-19 recovery efforts will have lasting impact on climate

    A comprehensive environmental assessment has warned that the global Covid-19 recovery efforts will have a long lasting impact on the climate. The assessment highlighted countries’ heightened use of fossil fuels as a part of their recoveries, and explained the risk that this poses to the environment and human health. The Lancet Countdown is the largest annual assessment on what impacts…

  • Thailand NewsHospital makes plans to move patients due to flooding

    Hospital makes plans to move patients due to flooding

    The largest hospital in the Northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province has flooded. After heavy rains in the region, the hospital is now saying that they have made plans to relocate their patients to other facilities if the water levels continue to rise. The Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima hospital flooded yesterday morning when the Lam Takhon canal overflowed. The public health inspector general…

  • Politics NewsConstitutional Court rules that Paiboon can stay as MP

    Constitutional Court rules that Paiboon can stay as MP

    The Constitutional Court determined yesterday that the Palang Pracharath Party deputy leader can keep his position as MP. Paiboon Nititawan was under investigation for a number of alleged political and financial indiscretions, and potentially faced losing his job, while having to pay back millions of baht to the government. But the court has ruled that he acted legally and will…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Tuesday: 9,122 new cases, 71 deaths, port of entry data

    Covid-19 Tuesday: 9,122 new cases, 71 deaths, port of entry data

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,122 new Covid-19 infections, down 989 since yesterday. They also reported 71 new deaths, which is up by 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, when the most recent wave of infections began, there have been a total of 1,802,934 reported cases of Covid-19 in Thailand, with 18,407 deaths.     Today the Thai Department of Disease…

  • Politics NewsNorth Korea continues testing ballistic missiles

    North Korea continues testing ballistic missiles

    The South Korean military reported that North Korea is continuing their testing of ballistic missiles. Today, the North fired a missile from land into the Sea of Japan to the East of the country. This act is only the latest transgression, in a series of many, amidst escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. Seoul’s Joint Chief of Staff reported that…

  • World NewsVietnam to host next Southeast Asia Games

    Vietnam to host next Southeast Asia Games

    Vietnam is set to host the upcoming 31st Southeast Asia Games in May of 2022, after being delayed this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This multi-sport competition features most of the same events as the Summer Olympics, and includes both individual and team events. The SEA games are held every 2 years in a different country within the Southeast Asia…

  • Phuket NewsPolice in Phuket increasing checkpoints, cracking down on moving violations and crime

    Police in Phuket increasing checkpoints, cracking down on moving violations and crime

    Phuket police have warned that anyone driving dangerously through checkpoints will be ticketed. This announcement comes after a report from a Thai news source said that the Tha Chatchai police had received an order to issue more traffic tickets. This was followed by a flurry of posts on social media warning drivers in Phuket that police at the Phuket Check…

  • World NewsASEAN snub of Myanmar junta praised by opposition government

    ASEAN snub of Myanmar junta praised by opposition government

    Myanmar’s opposition government has commended the ASEAN announcement that they will not invite the junta leader to the regional summit. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations said that any envoy from Myanmar should be a legitimate representative. They have opted instead to invite a non-political representative from Myanmar, in what appears to be a clear snub of the country’s military…

  • Politics NewsBill Clinton hospitalised with blood infection

    Bill Clinton hospitalised with blood infection

    Former US President Bill Clinton is currently hospitalised with a blood infection. A spokesman says he was admitted to a southern California hospital on Tuesday evening. Doctors say the infection is not Covid-related, however, they have not released any other information. Clinton served as the President of the United States from 1993-2001. As the 42nd President of the US, he…