Showing 1 - 10 of 38
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.
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.
No sign of letup in methamphetamine scourge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» The use of methamphetamine continues to rise in most countries in Asia and the Pacific. Seizures of methamphetamine in both pill and crystalline forms have again reached record levels in the region, new figures show.
Kicking the habit
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» Myanmar still faces big challenges in the area of narcotics control, and while a ceasefire agreement with some ethnic groups might set a positive tone, collaboration to control precursor chemicals on its western border remains weak.
Jetro: China's loss not necessarily Asean's gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» While China is losing its appeal as a destination for Japanese investors as tensions between the two giants rise, the conventional wisdom that Asean is drawing more Japanese investment as a result may be overstated, a new survey suggests.
Busy on all fronts
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» Japan has high hopes that its Asean partners are ready to embrace its self-conviction as a trend-setter for the rule of law as Tokyo begins to assert itself more confidently in the regional and global debate.
Irritation as Thailand loses its charm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/02/2015
» To the astonishment of many, the Thai elite often feel bitterly disappointed whenever their dearest and closest friends, like the US, publicly express disapproval of “national affairs”.
Opposition to prisoners on fishing boats
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/01/2015
» Thailand’s plan to use prison labour on fishing boats has drawn international condemnation because it does not address the real cause of human trafficking, which the government says it is trying to address.