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Clearing the air
Asia focus, Published on 03/08/2020
» The months-long Covid-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on economies and the wellbeing of people worldwide, but it's certainly not the only threat humanity faces.
More viral pain in store
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» Thailand's consumer and retail sector will be adversely affected by the social distancing measures the country has adopted to slow the spread of Covid-19, although these measures do not yet equal the full lockdowns seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and China.
New Zealand draws nearer
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» New Zealand is making a major effort to forge closer ties with Asean and the rest Asia, pinning its hopes on a conclusion to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as world trade is being disrupted by US-China tensions, the country's trade minister says.
'Justice' Thai-style
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/12/2016
» Re: "Police ponder legal action in abbot ordeal", (BP, Dec 2). The inability of the DSI to arrest Phra Dhammajayo has descended into farce. In all probability he is no longer ensconced in Wat Phra Dhammakaya, despite what authorities say. With so many of his followers surrounding the temple it would be easy for him to slip away disguised as one of them. Maybe he is not even in Thailand.