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Goverment looks to better times
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 31/03/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula knew the first day he assumed the role of overseeing economic affairs under the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that reviving the economy would be a difficult task. Political protests and uncertainty, followed by the military coup on May 22, 2014, had taken their toll.
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Reforming bureaucracy a must for our future
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 01/02/2015
» It is increasingly clear what the political party landscape would be like and what type of government we will be getting once elections are held. The impeachment of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra means Pheu Thai is considerably weakened. Down, but not out. The party is forced to play a long waiting game until elections are a go.
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Prayut targets critics at home
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 11/02/2015
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident and believes in himself. He does not mince words. On the final leg of his visit to Japan while riding the high-speed Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka, he speaks about his role as prime minister, what makes him angry and the future of reform and reconciliation. Below are excepts of the exclusive interview.
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My wish list for 2015 is not too hard to achieve
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 04/01/2015
» It happens every time we approach the end of one year and the start of another. We reflect on the last 365 days, wonder what the next 52 weeks will bring and hope our lives will be better.
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We will get new laws, but will we obey them?
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/01/2015
» This week marks eight months since the National Council for Peace and Order toppled the Yingluck government. Armed with martial law, the military moved swiftly to ban political gatherings and imposed restrictions on the media to curb opposition to the coup and statements that would further deepen the political divide.
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Reform and the charter should be a joint effort
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 26/10/2014
» Starting tomorrow, the National Reform Council will roll up their sleeves and start the arduous task of charting a roadmap of how Thailand will change. There is enthusiasm among the members, although they realise expectations are mixed — high hopes from some quarters and serious doubts among others.
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It’s not just about the price but the process
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 14/09/2014
» Finally, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has spoken out on the controversy swirling around the installation of new microphones and the audio system at Government House. He had to speak out eventually. After all, he’s repeatedly promised us a transparent, accountable and corruption-free government.
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Graft-free projects 'essential' for connectivity plan
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/09/2014
» The government must implement its major infrastructure development projects with efficiency and transparency or Asean Connectivity plan may fail, former Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said Wednesday.
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West's stance is to engage, for now
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 22/09/2014
» Although Thailand's key Western partners that were critical of the May coup d'etat have started to engage with the new government, their softer tone does not signify legitimacy or acceptance, experts and senior diplomats say.
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Corruption is a curse that can be tackled
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 05/10/2014
» Corruption has been with us for so long that many feel it is ingrained in the Thai DNA. Many feel it is acceptable and tolerable to grease the palms of bureaucracy to get things moving — so long as it's not too much.
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