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Good neighbour
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015
» Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.
PM needs to show leadership on tax
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Last Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement that almost sent my lead story today to the trash can. He postponed consideration of the Land and Building Tax, saying it was likely to pose too much of a burden on too many people.
Phnom Penh property takes off
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/03/2015
» The increasing number of foreign investors and expatriates in Cambodia's capital is fuelling demand for higher-quality office and residential space, stimulating more investments in real estate, but property experts are concerned about a possible oversupply emerging in the future.
Shopping star
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015
» There are only a few shopping areas in the world where one could possibly lose track of time and surrender to the experience. In Asia, the Ginza in Tokyo, Orchard Road in Singapore and Central in Hong Kong come to mind. Ratchaprasong in Bangkok wants to join that select club.
Prognosis improving for Myanmar healthcare
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/02/2015
» A few patients wearing wrinkled longyi stroll through a hallway so quiet that their conversation echoes through the North Okkalapa General Hospital, the second largest public hospital in Yangon.