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Why the West should not give up on Cambodia
News, Published on 02/11/2019
» The US and EU are considering withdrawing economic privileges from Cambodia for the way elections were held last year. The ruling party won all parliamentary seats because the opposition had been crippled. Opposition leaders were disqualified and their party dissolved. By western standards, Cambodia's election fell far short of democratic norms and the result was unfair at best, illegitimate at worst. Strangely, however, there was no widespread protest. Instead, there was a palpable sense of relief among ordinary Cambodians when the elections were over.
Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Firms tell parties to coalesce quickly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2019
» The private sector is calling for political parties to negotiate and compromise to form a new coalition government soon after witnessing post-election instability pressure economic sentiment.
Student satirists deliver their annual kick
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2019
» Colourful floats took aim at politics, pollution and persecution at the annual Thammasat-Chula football match on Saturday afternoon at the National Stadium in Bangkok.
Prawit shrugs off Thaksin's comments
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has shrugged off former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's remark against him in a recent war of words sparked by the ex-premier's call for reconciliation talks.
Cabinet to review 20-year strategy in May
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/04/2018
» The draft 20-year national strategy is expected to be forwarded to the cabinet next month and come into force in July, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said.
Trump's White House embrace of Prayut
Associated Press, Published on 02/10/2017
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hosts Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha at the White House on Monday -- a rare instance of a military ruler being feted in Washington before even a nominal return to civilian rule.
Prayut to visit White House in July - spokesman
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha will visit the White House in July following an invitation from US President Donald Trump, a spokesman for the Thai government said on Monday.
Trump calls Prayut with invitation to White House
Published on 01/05/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump Trump spoke to the prime ministers of Thailand and Singapore in separate phone calls about the North Korean threat and invited both of them to Washington, US officials said.
Democrats: Thaksin can't deny lobbying
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2016
» A Democrat Party member has pointed to "clear evidence" that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has hired lobbyists, indicating he was behind international criticisms against the junta.