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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.
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.
The coronavirus blame game
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/04/2020
» 'Avoid writing about Covid-19," I've been telling myself. We're already bombarded with coverage and it's draining to encounter yet another headline about the villain that's forcing us to accept a new way of life. But there are some points I'd like to make.
Prescriptions for recovery
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/04/2020
» In just four months since the emergence of a mystery virus in China, the world has become a dramatically different place. Covid-19 has become a household word in nearly every country on the planet, leaving a trail of sickness and death that has not been seen in decades.
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.
Approaching India
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/03/2020
» There was a time when doing business in India was not for the faint of heart. Local entrepreneurs needed infinite patience just to get a business off the ground, let alone run it to the satisfaction of the country's bureaucrats. As for foreign businesses, forget about it.
It's news, but is it true?
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/01/2020
» The mainstream news industry has been gasping for air for some time now; lying alongside it in the jaws of death is the truth. But there will always be news. The industry is the medium, while news is the matter. Truth exists at its heart, a stern and no-nonsense master.
US-China meet spurs 'optimism'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/11/2019
» US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has said he is "reasonably optimistic" after "phase one" of talks over a trade deal between the US and China.
Thailand to kick off chairmanship in Chiang Mai
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/01/2019
» The Asean Ministerial Retreat to be held Jan 16-18 in Chiang Mai will kick off Thailand's Asean Chairmanship with all the region's foreign ministers, including the Asean secretary-general, present.
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.