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Picking on a few won't stop graft
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/10/2015
» Our society is abuzz with the possibility that corrupt politicians will be hit with a lifetime ban. Few, if any, would disagree with such a harsh measure.
Police deserve praise -- and a PR adviser
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/09/2015
» With the dust now starting to settle on the deadly bombing at Ratchaprasong intersection on Aug 17, it is becoming clearer who the possible culprits are behind this hideous act of terrorism.
Lifetime achiever
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/04/2015
» 'It came as a surprise to me that I got this award. It was the second this year and one of only two that I've accepted," says Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
PM squanders an opportunity
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/03/2015
» I had no intention to bash Dear Leader this week, but the laughter I heard after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attended a meeting of some of the world's top business thinkers compels me to comment; I would be remiss as a journalist if I didn't.
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.
SEZ plan isn't progress at all
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/01/2015
» Dear Mr Prime Minister,
Determination down under
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/05/2014
» It’s not unusual to be kept waiting for 30 minutes for a meeting with a high-profile politician. The time allows the visitor to think about the person he’s about to meet, and to review the things he’d like to discuss.
If Afghans can vote, why can't Thais?
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/04/2014
» While Thailand continues to stumble to be taken seriously as a democratic country despite claiming to have had “democracy” for eight decades, other Asian countries are making dramatic changes. Enthusiastic voters in Indonesia and Afghanistan, long seen as political basket cases, have made their voices heard, as have the citizens of India, the world’s largest democracy.
PM pitches hub vision to Japanese investors
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/05/2013
» TOKYO : Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has assured Japanese investors that Thailand will do all it can to accommodate their wishes as it bids to become a regional investment hub.
Mahathir says talks a good start
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/05/2013
» TOKYO : The government's negotiations with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) are a good start, but more action is needed to bring peace to the far South, Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad says.