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Pandemic of abuse
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/07/2020
» Stay-at-home and lockdown measures have helped to contain the greatest public-health threat the world has seen in decades. But as Covid-19 receded in many countries, a new public-health crisis was emerging behind closed doors, with increased domestic violence against women and children.
Leading with purpose
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/07/2020
» The longstanding relationship between Thailand and Germany has been marked by numerous cooperation efforts that have been fundamental to advancing the kingdom's economic development. The German government development agency GIZ has been among the driving forces behind this fruitful relationship.
Non-interference policy under pressure
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/10/2019
» Asean will never realise its ambition of becoming a cohesive and united community as long as member states care more about their own sovereignty and security than the wellbeing of their people, said Pongphisoot Busbarat, political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University.
Surakiart urges Thai pressure to fix Rohingya crisis
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/01/2019
» Former Thai foreign minister and former president of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council Surakiart Sathirathai urged Thailand to use the opportunity as Asean chair to persuade Nay Pyi Taw to develop a roadmap to ease the Rohingya crisis in Rakhine state.
Challenges in store as Thailand assumes Asean chair
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/01/2019
» As Thailand takes the 2019 Asean chairmanship on Tuesday, threats and challenges lie on the horizon. Experts are warning that Thailand and Asean must brace for spillover from the trade war between the United States and China and push harder for the promotion of free trade.
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.
Media must be 'the voice of reason'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/11/2018
» The media can play an important role in providing a "voice of reason" to counter political bigotry and help voters make more informed decisions about which candidates to back in the general election next year, a seminar in Bangkok was told Thursday.
Panama keen to forge stronger bond
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 23/10/2018
» On the highest level visit in the 36-year history of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Panama, the Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, the first woman in her country's history to be elected to both posts, discussed ways to comprehensively enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Parties tout economic policy for poll
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/08/2018
» Major parties are touting policies to improve the livelihoods of low-income people in the countdown to February's election.
Young bloods vow to change charter
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/05/2018
» Young politicians from the Pheu Thai, Chartthaipattana, Future Forward and Democrat parties have all said that amending the charter will be their top priority if their respective parties win the election slated for February.