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The ball sits firmly in Prayut's court now
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 09/11/2014
» It's been quiet for the past five months since the May 22 military coup. Martial law has kept the situation under wraps, even though we all know that nothing has really changed. Despite all the talk of unity, reconciliation and reform, the political divide remains.
Don't hold your breath for school shake-up
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 12/10/2014
» Many years ago during a chat with a cabinet minister, the topic turned to education. I recall the politician saying that he intended to send his children to a Thai school. In his view it was better than sending them overseas because they can forge friendships which will last a lifetime and they would not become too farang. We discussed the pros and cons of Thai versus overseas schooling and the conclusion was — we agreed to disagree.
Corruption is a curse that can be tackled
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 05/10/2014
» Corruption has been with us for so long that many feel it is ingrained in the Thai DNA. Many feel it is acceptable and tolerable to grease the palms of bureaucracy to get things moving — so long as it's not too much.
West's stance is to engage, for now
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 22/09/2014
» Although Thailand's key Western partners that were critical of the May coup d'etat have started to engage with the new government, their softer tone does not signify legitimacy or acceptance, experts and senior diplomats say.