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Bombing no excuse to delay polls
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/05/2017
» Sitting in what is considered to be the heart of Asian democracy, India, the thought of how we Thais have come to live with the threats of military leaders when it comes to the return of democracy makes me wonder how and why have we become so timid.
IVL sees larger footprint in Turkey
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/05/2017
» Corlu, Turkey: SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), one of the world's leading producers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), anticipates its operations in Turkey will continue to flourish after a recent referendum helped ease concerns about potential political conflicts, says a senior executive.
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.
Regime drops ball on 'return to peace'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2016
» As the country marks the first anniversary of one of the deadliest bombings in the capital a year ago, many people are asking questions of the government led by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Garden of opportunity
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/12/2015
» A group of business owners from Thailand and Vietnam gathered in Ho Chi Minh City recently to deepen their growing business interactions as part of a drive to meet the goals set for 2020 by the leaders of the two countries.
Thailand needs more than a rate cut
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/03/2015
» The calls have been growing louder for easing of monetary policy in Thailand, following in the footsteps of other Asian countries including India, Indonesia, China and Singapore. But conditions in our country these days are different, and any such move needs to be handled very carefully as it could be a double-edged sword.
Reconciliation, Indian style
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/03/2015
» 'A triumph of democracy" was my first thought when I read the news last week that a government finally was being formed in the once-troubled state of Jammu & Kashmir in India.
Let's get connectivity back on the rails
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/11/2014
» The military government is embarking on yet another ambitious infrastructure project that would link China to Thailand, and possibly in the future to southern neighbours Malaysia and Singapore.
Farm handouts are no solution
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/10/2014
» Once again farmers in southern Thailand have vowed that if the government does not do something to support rubber prices, they will stage a "raid" on Government House in just over a month's time.
New wave of leaders will keep Asia growing, says UBS
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2014
» Markets in Asia have a lot of upside potential in light of major leadership changes that have taken place in key regional economies, say some leading investors in the region.