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Make trains affordable for all city folk
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/12/2018
» Since Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha inaugurated the opening of the BTS Green Line Skytrain system's southern extension on Thursday, Samut Prakan residents may now find it more convenient to commute to Bangkok for work. But I have doubts about how many of them can afford it.
China's Belt & Road impact on Thailand
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 28/09/2018
» As China's ambitious Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and Maritime Silk Road (MSR) -- popularly known as the Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI -- continues to make ripples and waves in international affairs, its likely impact on mainland Southeast Asia warrants attention. Unlike many of the countries on the Eurasian landmass and along waterways from the South China Sea through the Indian Ocean to eastern Africa, Thailand and its immediate neighbours are not directly on the BRI path.
MH370 report is a much needed 'wake-up call'
News, Published on 27/08/2018
» The release of the MH370 "Safety Investigation Report" at the end of July marked the culmination of a four-year fruitless search for the missing airliner. The search began as if looking for a needle in the haystack that is the South China Sea, before Malaysia dramatically revealed that it was the wrong haystack. The search finally ended in the Southern Indian Ocean, to which the term "haystack" does not even begin to describe.
The curious case of cabbies refusing fares
News, Published on 22/08/2018
» Drivers' refusal to take passengers is the main problem with taxi services in Bangkok, accounting for 40% of all complaints statistics collected by the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Dark enough for you?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/08/2018
» 'Dark tourism" is an interesting concept that did not come to my attention until I watched a Netflix series recently. Few countries actively promote offbeat or slightly dangerous pursuits but it's a niche with potential, if managed carefully -- even if it's hard to explain to your insurer.
Pak Bara port delay move raises doubts
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2018
» To many, a news report that the government has decided to suspend the controversial Pak Bara port plans seems a welcome move. The plans threaten not only the well-being of communities but also the pristine environment in the southern province of Satun.
Harley, Trump and Thailand's big trade gamble
News, Andy Mukherjee, Published on 18/07/2018
» Democracies look to voters for validation of their economic policies. For Thailand's military junta, the affirmation is coming from Beijing, bankers and the likes of Harley-Davidson Inc.
Singapore a lesson for subpar countries
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 29/06/2018
» It would seem a cliché to say Singapore has figured it out. But it has, more or less, especially when compared to its subpar neighbours.
Does Malaysia need its now-canned high-speed rail?
News, Published on 31/05/2018
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said he'll cancel a planned high-speed railway that was intended to reduce journey times between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from about five hours to 90 minutes. Bloomberg Opinion columnists David Fickling and Adam Minter debate the topic.
Business unusual in Malaysia
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2018
» Businesses and investors are still coming to grips with the new political order in Malaysia, where the government led by Mahathir Mohamad is moving quickly to place its stamp on the economy and also bring to justice those accused of corruption, including former prime minister Najib Razak.