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The big issue: Swaying bamboo
Alan Dawson, Published on 01/03/2015
» Pisan Manawapat has one general job and one specific job in his new role as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States of America. Both could serve as plots for Mission Impossible, although a Hollywood happy ending is not assured.
Are US-Thai relations losing their warmth?
News, Published on 28/02/2015
» US-Thai relations have been frosty since the May 22, 2014 ousting of the Yingluck Shinawatra government and that chill deepened after the January visit of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel.
Thailand should steadfastly reject 'the China model'
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 25/02/2015
» Thailand is now becoming increasingly isolated by the West. We have effectively been subjected to a "democracy downgrade", which has pushed us ever closer into the sinister embrace of Asia's only superpower, China. Thailand continues to do what we do best, play one side off against the other. But recent overtures to China by the junta and the unrestrained lauding of what is termed "the China model" as a suitable system of government for Thailand, have made me sick to my stomach.
New ambassador seeks to bolster ties with US
Published on 24/02/2015
» Thailand's newly appointed ambassador to Washington DC, Pisan Manawapat, aims to improve ties with the United States during his tenure.
Justice comes first
News, Published on 13/02/2015
» Re: "Yingluck leaving would be a win-win for both camps", (Opinion, Feb 12).
Yingluck asylum talk downplayed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2015
» Authorities, including a US diplomat and military leaders, have brushed aside a speculation that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is seeking political asylum in the United States.
Murphy steps up calls for democracy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/02/2015
» The United States envoy in Bangkok, W Patrick Murphy, has reiterated a call asking the Thai government to return to democracy as soon as possible to restore full engagement between the two countries.
Prayut allays Japanese fears
Business, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/02/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday urged Japanese businesses operating in Thailand to raise any trade and investment issues needing to be resolved this year while he remains in power.
No public scolding
News, Published on 09/02/2015
» We, Americans long involved personally and professionally with Thailand, respectfully declare our concern about what many see as injudicious public remarks by Mr Daniel Russel on his recent Bangkok visit. We write out of concern for the feelings of our Thai hosts and, as we travel the world, for our own safety as well. Our Thai hosts’ graciousness towards their visitors means our second concern goes mainly to consequences elsewhere of the pattern of behaviour which Mr Russel displayed here.
Postbag: Benevolent autocracy
News, Published on 07/02/2015
» Readers continue to criticise attempts at reform, but they still fail to offer any alternative proposal. Clearly all previous attempts at democracy in Thailand have failed, so why anyone should clamour to have the same system back again is idealistic. Once again, the term “democracy” needs to be defined by the those who blindly crave it, for it does need to be different for different cultures. Regarding the coup, martial law and the current attempts at reform, long may the current situation continue until such time as a form of government acceptable to all parties has evolved. The term “benevolent autocracy” comes to mind. For a culture that is in the current state of development as is the case in Thailand, i.e. politically juvenile, that may well be an alternative interim option.