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Despite gains, China still second fiddle to West, analysts say
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/05/2016
» Thai military rule may complicate and weaken Asean's position in the international security setting, but the gestures made to date by the junta should not be seen as a shift from the western-allied camp to China, analysts caution.
Canada puts climate atop diplomatic concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2016
» A fresh and ambitious Justin Trudeau administration has mainstreamed the climate change agenda into its foreign policy engagement with Thailand, but comprehensive bilateral relations must await a return to democracy in Thailand, says Canada's ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
China tightens the belt
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2015
» Thailand and Asean should take the lead in connecting the "Yi Dai Yi Lu" (One Belt, One Road) multi-trillion-dollar initiative of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to turn a maritime dispute into an economic opportunity, say local analysts.
Experts: China links vital for prosperity
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/09/2015
» Thailand should reap the benefits of its relations with China to turn both the country and Asean into a peaceful power in the regional political and security arena, experts suggested at a seminar.
Economists: Thailand needs preparation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/04/2014
» Countries like Thailand should prepare better to cope with volatile natural and financial risks, World Bank country director Ulrich Zachau said Monday at the official launch of the Bank's World Development Report 2014.
Thai-Chinese rail link tipped
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/10/2013
» Thailand and China have agreed to cooperate in developing a high-speed train system linking the two countries.
Train debt plan opens tax reform opportunity
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2013
» Parliament's decision last week to pass the first reading of the 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill overhauling the nation's infrastructure has boosted foreign investors' confidence in the Yingluck administration.
Pisanu urges open mind on AEC
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/01/2013
» Changes which beckon under the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 should be embraced rather than feared, Thailand's ambassador to Myanmar says.
Thais need to be realistic on AEC
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2013
» Thais need to reset their perceptions to embrace the changing socio-political-economic terrain in the region ahead of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, a seminar, "Asean Studies" at the Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, concluded.
Experts voice concern despite migration deal
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/12/2012
» Labour advocates and academics have told a seminar that many pressing issues need to be addressed before the Thai-Myanmar migration situation can be effectively tackled.