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    Treading a fine line over China

    News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 14/10/2019

    » The statement in Thai which was issued last Friday by the Chinese embassy in Thailand, reprimanding an unnamed Thai politician for allegedly meddling in Hong Kong protests is quite unprecedented and very rare.

  • OPINION

    Apirat out of touch with modern reality

    News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/10/2019

    » Friday's lecture by army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong has left many people stunned.

  • OPINION

    Asean nears its Thucydides trap turning point

    News, Published on 14/10/2019

    » In the whirlwind of the 554 officially listed events which marked the start of the UN General Assembly debates in New York two weeks ago, the concern raised by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres -- that the world is moving towards a Great Fracture -- was understandably lost in the cacophony.

  • OPINION

    New list, same problems

    News, Editorial, Published on 14/10/2019

    » The latest Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) released by the World Economic Forum, which saw Thailand's ranking drop by two notches, is caused by two key issues that have hindered the country's development for a long time. These issues need to be addressed now.

  • OPINION

    Chim Shop Chai: bane or boon?

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/10/2019

    » In an effort to boost consumption and tourism in the country, the government is pouring 316 billion baht into its Chim Shop Chai (Eat, Shop, Spend) scheme, through which 10 million Thai citizens are entitled to 1,000 baht and a 15% rebate.

  • OPINION

    Why Germany is seeking deeper ties with Asean

    News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/10/2019

    » With supersonic speed in terms of the decision and process, Germany will accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in around two weeks' time. If everything goes as planned on the German side, which requires cabinet endorsement, there will be a signing ceremony in Bangkok during the 35th Asean Summit from Oct 31-Nov 2. Bahrain will also join the ceremony.

  • OPINION

    Toxic wait must end

    News, Editorial, Published on 15/10/2019

    » The change in the composition of the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which regulates use of three harmful farm chemicals -- paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos -- could add complications to a move to have the trio banned.

  • OPINION

    Civil liberties do not equal sedition

    News, Angkhana Neelapaijit, Published on 15/10/2019

    » Army chief Apirat Kongsompong's recent lecture on security -- even though he may argue that it only reflects his personal views -- is controversial and has raised concerns about the military's attempts to intervene in politics. It's apparent that his perspective on national security is largely based on mistrust, with no place for people with different opinions.

  • OPINION

    Khao Yai elephant deaths no accident

    News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/10/2019

    » The first time I visited Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai national park was in August, 1992. The trip was not for leisure, but to cover the deaths of a herd of eight elephants which drowned after plunging from the top of the waterfall in this tourist destination and world heritage site.

  • OPINION

    Women entrepreneurs key to Thai growth story

    News, Published on 16/10/2019

    » Nang Kwak, a dominant figure in Thai folklore, is a female deity considered to be a good-luck charm by merchants in Thailand. Just like Nang Kwak, women in Thailand play a key role in Thai businesses, accounting for over 40% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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