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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.
Hands-free healthcare
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/06/2020
» The devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that profound changes are needed in the way we live. Everything people do -- from work to school, travel and other activities -- is being reimagined.
Lofty goals elusive
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/05/2020
» At the close of the last millennium, leaders from around the globe gathered at the United Nations to endorse the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) -- an agenda to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. They agreed to achieve the eight goals by 2015.
Help with strings attached
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/03/2020
» When Europe was on the verge of collapsing after the carnage of World War II, countries in the region were at risk of drifting into the communist orbit of the Soviet Union. To contain the threat, the United States government in 1948 created a recovery programme worth US$12.7 billion -- $128 billion in today's money.
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.
Not all aid was created equal
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/12/2018
» An academic has warned Southeast Asian countries to be cautious in responding to the wealth of opportunities created by the changing relationship dynamics between China and Japan.
Feted economist Pasuk offers tips to curb inequality
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/10/2018
» In her longstanding career, celebrated Thai economist Pasuk Phongpaichit has been advocating on behalf of social justice and the fair distribution of land.
Rights groups call for end to child marriage
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/07/2018
» Rights activists have called on the government and Muslim leaders to take legal action against a 41-year-old Malaysian man who controversially married an 11-year-old girl from Narathiwat province and prevent such a case from happening again.
How schools fail special needs kids
Spectrum, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/05/2018
» The misdiagnosis of a learning disability (LD) can harm the self-esteem of students seeking to fit in with their peers, while those with real learning difficulties continue to struggle to get the treatment that they need.
Shun populism in campaigns, seminar told
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/03/2018
» Asian countries gearing towards elections must avoid populism in order to ensure the long-term prosperity of their nations, a seminar was told yesterday.