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Put lower prices on our menu
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/05/2016
» I don't know how many of our readers go out to the fresh market on a daily or weekly basis but if you have not gone for a few months, then it's a trip well worth taking, if only to witness some of the failings of this government.
Damned if we do, damned if we don't
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/05/2016
» Once again, the military government has triggered public frustration with its ambiguous remarks. During the week, the media was riddled with reports about the possibility that the long-awaited election "may be scrapped" if the referendum, scheduled for Aug 7, hits a snag and that we might have to "go back to square one" politically.
The perils of strongman syndrome
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/05/2016
» Last week Asean suffered another blow after the Philippines joined the list of countries under the rule of people who go crazy with power.
We need a far better airport experience
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/05/2016
» As a frequent traveller, I usually end up arriving at the airport at least three hours before a flight, be it domestic or international.
Our long holiday from reality
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/05/2016
» This week's cover story in Asia Focus started with a simple question prompted by the endless string of holidays Thailand has been having. Can there be too much of a good thing?
What are we hiding from?
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/05/2016
» Over the past few weeks the leaders of this country have been talking a lot about how Thailand belongs to Thais and not foreigners, and there's no need for international observers to verify everything we are doing in this country.
Prayut regime is hurting the Thai economy
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/04/2016
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government focuses on suppressing its critics, it seems to be letting something more serious go astray -- the economy.
PM's strong words risk unity mission
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/04/2016
» As the summer temperatures soar in Thailand, so does the political mercury. The tension seems unavoidable as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha resorts to harsh reaction to critics who have opposed the draft charter, written by the Meechai Ruchupan-led Charter Drafting Committee.
It's taken two to tango in the JAS bid fiasco
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/03/2016
» As expected, Jasmine International Plc, the winner of what appeared to be the world's most expensive bid for 900 MHz spectrum for a 4G licence, failed to pay the 8.04 billion baht to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) by 4.30pm on Monday.
Beleaguered CDC should thwart the 'coup in disguise'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/03/2016
» Just as we started to believe the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had learnt something and might live up to the promises they made to the international community regarding the roadmap, we have been let down yet again.