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Picking on a few won't stop graft
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/10/2015
» Our society is abuzz with the possibility that corrupt politicians will be hit with a lifetime ban. Few, if any, would disagree with such a harsh measure.
Dubious new charter looms with Meechai
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/10/2015
» Judging from recent interviews with the newly appointed head of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), I believe the next 180 days of charter drafting will be yet another waste of time and money for Thailand.
Realities of NRSA future start to sink in
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/10/2015
» After a long spell of suspense and speculation, the military government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally named the 21 members of the new Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and the 200 members of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).
Smaller cities sit in shadow of the capital
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/09/2015
» It has been wisely noted that public relations stunts or unrealistic expectations from leaders should be avoided... and this has been proven time and time again.
China at the crossroads
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/09/2015
» Not that long ago, China was the darling of the developing world when it came to showing how to get things done. Lately, though, it's been looking more like a basket case when it comes to economic management.
Export slump a big wake-up call
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/03/2015
» It's been an eventful week in the region, from the passing of Lee Kuan Yew to renewed sparring over the South China Sea. Either subject would be well worth a column. Certainly the outpouring of praise for Lee should be tempered with a realisation that Singapore's admirable success has come at the expense of freedom of expression.
India PM sees Thailand as Asean gateway
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/05/2013
» India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to discuss infrastructure projects, defence, science and technology as well as education with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during his visit. Here, he discusses what is on the agenda for the visit.
Asean plays the superpower balancing act
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/11/2012
» This week marks yet another turning point for Asean as the group is meeting in Phnom Penh to deal with various issues from trade to territorial disputes.
It's a date, just don't ask when
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/09/2012
» The secretary-general of Asean has been busy doing spin control ever since whispers emerged that much-hyped economic integration under the Asean Economic Community (AEC) might be delayed by a year.
Firms which fail to give anything back
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/03/2012
» The past two weeks have been unusual for me. I was not dancing around at Fallebella or pubs and bars around Thong Lor, but instead driving around looking for something that I thought I would perhaps do when I was at least 20 years older than I am today.