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Giving real people a voice
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/07/2020
» Amid the unprecedented health crisis that resulted from the spread of Covid-19, a political movement has emerged to offer a way forward.
Pita tries to keep FFP ideology alive
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 14/03/2020
» Businessman-turned-politician Pita "Tim" Limjaroenrat has been chosen as leader of the reincarnated Future Forward in parliament, after the party was dissolved late last month.
Toward the office-less world
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/12/2019
» The nature of work is constantly evolving, but the pace is picking up in the era of digital disruption. The traditional norm of spending eight hours in an office staring at a screen is heading for obsolescence, as more people and their employers embrace flexible working schedules and remote work.
The best investment
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 21/10/2019
» In an uncertain world where people are growing more anxious about the economy and their own prospects, human development has become a priority. Sustainability and inclusion have become the mantra for those tasked with ensuring that no one gets left behind amid the technology-driven changes sweeping the globe.
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/11/2018
» The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar was told on Monday.
Party leaders set out visions
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/11/2018
» Economic disparity, restoration of democracy, a determination to prevent undemocratic interventions in politics, and unravelling the political knot in Thailand are common issues that political heavyweights say their parties intend to tackle.
PPRP member paves way to new era
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/10/2018
» Reluctant at first to join politics, businesswoman Thanikan "Oum" Pornpongsaroj is ready to step down from the helm of her family business to enter uncharted territory by becoming the face and voice of the younger generation under the banner of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Don't detest politics, PM tells youth
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2018
» Young people should not detest politics, as Thailand needs a young generation of politicians to replace the old ones, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told a group of young award recipients yesterday.
Growth 'vital for Asean success'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/11/2017
» Asean has high potential to build up regional prosperity and stability but, to be successful, the regional bloc needs robust internal growth, regional integration, and strong collective leadership, former Singapore premier Goh Chok Tong says.
E-transition will take some time in Thailand
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/11/2017
» Thailand continues to lay the foundations for a digital economy and is gradually nudging the country in the direction of a cashless society. The centrepiece of the government effort is PromptPay, an electronic money transfer service that links an ID card or mobile number with a bank account and now has more than 32 million registrations.