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Cool China
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/02/2018
» Some 20 or 30 years ago, the fact that Somchai Kwangtonpanich spoke Chinese or carried out Chinese traditions in his daily life was looked down upon.
Govt urged to press Pyongyang on 'missing' abductee
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 21/11/2016
» Thailand needs to be persistent in demanding the return of a Thai national abducted by North Korean agents more than 30 years ago, human rights advocates have told an international forum.
'Pivot to Asia' likely to fade under Trump
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 10/11/2016
» Donald Trump's presidential victory won't have large consequences for Southeast Asia, Bangkok-based analysts say.
Experts see Clinton 'continuity'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/11/2016
» Hillary Clinton is likely to pursue similar policies in Asia and Southeast Asia as outgoing US President Barack Obama if elected to the White House, while future ties between Asean countries and the United States under a Donald Trump administration are unpredictable, academics say.
Labour curbs split nation's architects
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 05/09/2016
» The opening of the MahaNakhon building last Monday garnered attention both at home and abroad, but for Thai architects, it has reopened old divisions about the merit of laws regulating their profession.
MahaNakhon 'is in breach' of Thai laws
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/09/2016
» Thailand's tallest building, the MahaNakhon, is at the centre of a sky-high row after claims the structure, designed by a German architect, breaches Thai labour laws.
Criminals find ATM hacking easy via the net
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/08/2016
» Hacking an ATM machine has become easy as instructions can be found on the internet, says a security expert.
FCCT Rohingya conference gagged
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 24/06/2016
» A panel discussion on Rohingya refugees' rights was banned by Thai authorities, who were concerned it would undermine Thailand's good relations with Myanmar, as State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi kicked off her official visit yesterday.
Anand urges deeper grasp of democracy
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 24/03/2016
» Liberty and rights are not simply about the right to vote, former prime minister Anand Panyarachun said Wednesday, addressing the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.
Stateless fight for their Thai identity
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/03/2016
» Thai by blood and culture, 88-year-old Arp Katukaeo has spent a lifetime trying to be officially recognised by Bangkok. All he had ever wanted was that critical Thai identity card that had been denied him and thousands of others.