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Lifelong learner
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/01/2016
» Thailand may have lost a lot of stature and credibility on the world stage in recent years, but one of the world's most eminent economists believes it is still a country with some impressive social achievements that even developed economies could emulate.
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.
Crackdown on 'likes' will only backfire
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/12/2015
» Over the past few weeks there have been reports of how people are going to be prosecuted for their "likes" on Facebook posts regarding issues deemed sensitive and possibly in breach of Section 112.
Celebrating a non-existent constitution
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/12/2015
» Many of us were enjoying a day off Thursday, but few would have realised the public holiday was to mark "Constitution Day".
Keeping cool beats angry outbursts
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/10/2015
» I don't know how many of us had the chance to watch the meeting of the powerful so-called "five rivers" on Wednesday.
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.
Dubious new charter looms with Meechai
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/10/2015
» Judging from recent interviews with the newly appointed head of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), I believe the next 180 days of charter drafting will be yet another waste of time and money for Thailand.
Screen dreams
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/10/2015
» Doing business in Asia is not always easy, especially if one is pursuing an internet-based venture in a region where access and penetration rates remain uneven. Access to finance for tech-related startups is also a challenge, but those with true entrepreneurial zeal and drive always seem to find a way.
Creating an internet bottleneck
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» There is a reason this country is called 'Amazing Thailand' and this is evident from the flip-flopping the governments tend to do on policies. The current government somehow ends up putting in place policies that are in contrast to the real-world situation.
Exploring new frontiers
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» Group Lease Plc, one of Thailand's leading hire/purchase operators, says that it expects its regional business to go to a point that its home turf business would account for merely 5% of its total portfolio by the end of this decade.