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Forum boycotts aren't the answer
Oped, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 12/05/2022
» Today and tomorrow will see US President Joe Biden host meetings with the leaders of Asean. Eight out of 10 leaders of the bloc's member countries will be there, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia.
Let's hear it for free, fair competition, not monopolies
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 10/09/2018
» In June 2018 PTT Plc -- Thailand's state-owned oil and gas conglomerate -- announced the acquisition of more than a billion shares or 69.1% in the energy and utility company, Glow. The deal will cost PTT more than 100 billion baht, with more than half that amount coming from taxpayers' money. For the record, I am vehemently opposed to this deal; the following are my reasons why.
Why Thailand needs strong institutions
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 07/08/2014
» Looking at the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, it has become apparent that the conflict there is happening because of the weakened positions of both the US and Europe in the current geopolitical landscape. At the same time, the so-called emerging powers are increasingly seeking opportunities to flex their political muscles; this is not only true in Europe, but has played out in Asia in flashpoints such as the South China Sea.
Tepperman should get facts straight before preaching
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 28/08/2013
» We Thais have tried our best to make it easier for foreign observers who wish to better understand Thai political events by wearing red and yellow shirts, so that one can effortlessly distinguish the pro-Thaksin group from the anti-Thaksin group.
Thailand needs to think beyond populism
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 09/02/2013
» Beyond populism. This subject is an extremely challenging notion, one that Thailand has is struggling to find an answer to, and currently many of us feel that we are stuck in what is being called a "Democracy Trap" of spiralling competition among political parties to present increasingly populist policies to win votes.
Pheu Thai repeating risky fiscal mistakes
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 21/08/2012
» 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results."