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PM must pick allies with more care
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/10/2017
» Once again a key ally of our dear leader Prayut Chan-o-cha has become embroiled in yet another controversy, and in the days and weeks ahead it is very likely that the prime minister is going to come out to defend this action.
Heads may roll over temple saga
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/02/2017
» The past week saw Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha use the superpower of Section 44 for the 127th time since he seized power in May 2014. Its latest use declared the area of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and its vicinity as a "specially controlled zone" after authorities had tried in vain to summon Phra Dhammajayo, the elusive former abbot of the temple.
Regime must come clean on potential terror threats
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/11/2016
» Like many other Bangkok residents, I have been both surprised and worried by the latest news that there was an official letter circulating on social media about potential bomb attacks in the city.
Innovation starts at the top
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Sitting and listening to entrepreneurs in Kuala Lumpur over the past week put my thought process into top gear as I started to wonder about how we in Thailand were faring as a country when compared with the rest of the world or even the region.
PM must visit blast victims to lift morale
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/08/2015
» There are few words to describe the feelings of Thai nationals and their global neighbours following the horrendous act of terrorism that took place earlier this week. The death toll stands at 20 dead - both Thais and tourists - and more than 120 injured.
South China Sea simmers again
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/08/2015
» Once again the South China Sea is in the spotlight after the world's only real superpower and the wannabe superpower restarted their spat late last week.
Digital economy is more than a slogan
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/10/2014
» Thailand continues to struggle on many fronts, both domestically and internationally, although certain "opinion" polls suggest the public remains deliriously happy with the military regime when asked.
Welcome to the puppet show
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/08/2014
» Yet again Thailand has made itself the laughing stock of the region with its attempts to apply a respectable veneer to total military rule. What else can we expect from a group of men in uniform with little respect for people's wishes for greater transparency?