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Put people at Asean's heart
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/02/2017
» I was just a child when the strongmen from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand announced the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the mellow Thai resort town of Bang Saen in 1967.
What's the point of Asean?
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/08/2016
» Asean is now in its 49th year of existence, so what better time for a quick quiz? Sincerely answer the following question, even if the subject is something you ignore for the other 364 days of the year.
Disabled rights in line for Asean boost, says expert
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/05/2016
» The Thai representative on the Asean human rights body has pledged to accelerate work on people with disabilities during his second term after he was reappointed quietly by the Foreign Ministry.
Japan urges help in forging closer Asean
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/05/2016
» Thailand's help is needed to further integrate the Asean regional market and ensuring peace and security, says Japan's foreign minister.
Suu Kyi faces tough task to lift economy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/04/2016
» Myanmar's first civilian administration will face the Herculean task of producing economic achievements as the country battles difficult reforms amid a lack of skilled labour, according to Thai academics.
Suu Kyi faces tough task to lift economy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/04/2016
» Myanmar's first civilian administration will face the Herculean task of producing economic achievements as the country battles difficult reforms amid a lack of skilled labour, according to Thai academics.
Six decades later, Thai-Korean camaraderie still strong
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2015
» Senior Thai and Korean officials will attend the Korean War Veterans Memorial Day in Chon Buri today in remembrance of the 15,708 Thai soldiers sent to fight from 1950 to 1953.
Strong city-state continues to engage with the world
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» Without having to confront the more "competitive politics" feared before last Friday's election, Singapore will still be able to enjoy its status quo in the regional arena, according to analysts.
Singapore looks to polls to usher in a freer society
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2015
» As the powers-that-be in Thailand and Malaysia are striving to quieten opposition voices, there are signs that the leaders of Singapore, the tiny island state at the bottom of Malayan peninsula, have embraced growing dissent ahead of this week's general election.
Erawan blast a regional wake-up call
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/08/2015
» It took Asean eight days to speak out about the deadly Erawan shrine blast in Bangkok. Is this the best we can expect from the group that is leading us into the brave new world of the Asean Economic Community?