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Time for all Americans to come together
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/11/2016
» The historic outcome of the US presidential election has left the world in shock while at the same time it has generated a lot of questions for the global community to ponder.
No solution in sight to our traffic woes
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/08/2016
» I don't know how many of you had a chance to read a report this week that said the busiest road in Bangkok was Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.The gateway to the North and the Northeast, Vibhavadi Rangsit sees an average of 158,711 vehicles per day.
Prayut could use some Modi magic
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/06/2016
» In a few days our Dear Leader will head to the world's largest democracy for a three-day official visit that his supporters hope will help his international approval ratings.
A very long, winding road to happiness
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/05/2016
» Like many Thais, I was looking forward to what the military regime under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was going to say about its achievements after two years in office on Wednesday. But there was nothing as the announcement was delayed, perhaps until yesterday.
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.
Kobe-Millcon deal opens new era for Thai steel
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/02/2016
» Millcon Steel Plc of Thailand is gearing up to tap the regional market after forming a joint venture with one of Asia's leading steelmakers from Japan.
Mark his words
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Turn on any business television channel these days and you'll see pained expressions on the faces of commentators as they try to explain the volatility in the capital markets. But one cool customer in a cream-coloured suit stands out as he calmly outlines the long-term prospects of emerging markets even when many others are losing hope.
Slowdown is hitting across the board
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/01/2016
» The economic slowdown that has spread across the world is having a tremendous impact on the lives of most of us in Thailand. It has to a certain extent undermined our efforts to revive the economy.
Build exports to India as China slows
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/01/2016
» After a tough year, many looked forward to 2016 hoping the region's economic momentum would turn around. But with the events in China over the past few days, the gloom and doom scenario seems ever so much closer.
In the picture
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/11/2015
» Like many others who have made it to the top, Nick Woodman started out by pursuing a personal interest -- in this case looking for a better way to film his surfing holiday. The result was the GoPro wearable camera and a personal fortune estimated at $2.4 billion.