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The road ahead will be a rough one for Prayut
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The road ahead will no longer be easy for a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Chuan will maintain order in the House
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/06/2019
» With his lengthy, solid political experience, the Democrat Party's chief adviser Chuan Leekpai has rekindled public hope that he, in his capacity as House Speaker, can restore the image of the legislative body, and make it functional and dignified once again.
Cross-border trade 'a missed opportunity'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/06/2019
» The ongoing trade war between the US and China poses potential threats to our economy, which has been stagnating for many years. But there is still hope for the new coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to revive the country's economy -- by boosting border trade.
Same old politics, stuck on repeat
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/06/2019
» When thinking about vicious cycles in Thai politics, most -- if not all -- people think about military coups and political interventions by the men in green which have occurred twice since 2006. Fledgling attempts at reviving democracy are set back when the army stages another coup.
A dream of no bad apples in parliament
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/06/2019
» I have a dream about the new parliament. I dream that it will be served by 500 decent and reliable MPs and 250 senators whom people can pin their hopes on and who will not repeat the mistakes and abuses of the past.
Govt sits idly by as China churns up the Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 04/07/2019
» Recently, a coalition of civil society groups, which has monitored development on and along the Mekong River, issued a frightening statement. Fluctuations of river flows during the past three decades have been at record highs, they said.
What do we expect from next city governor?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/07/2019
» Next year, Bangkokians will have a newly elected governor. They deserve someone who has well-recognised professional experience in administration and management -- someone who can offer them a better quality of life and better urban development; the kind of living standards enjoyed by people in developed countries.
Border trade offers an economic escape route
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/08/2019
» The ongoing border trade event, which has attracted a large number of business operators from neighbouring countries such as Laos and Myanmar to the border town of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, is a testament to the potential of local trade in contributing to the regional economy.
Will China turn off the Mekong tap?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 10/08/2019
» Countries in the lower Mekong basin are watching anxiously to see whether their "big brother" to the north will tackle the growing Mekong River crisis.
Hungry 'parasites' drool over weak coalition govt
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/08/2019
» The past week has seen political minions from the single-seat parties, including Mongkolkit Suksintaranont, grabbing the media spotlight with a series of cheap tactics.