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Media outlets must not ignore culture of kickbacks
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/09/2019
» As mainstream print and digital media outlets fiercely follow up on certain political scandals rocking Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration, a small but significantly important news item has quietly slipped from most of the newshounds' attention.
Airwaves in the know
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/09/2019
» Tuning in to programmes on the "physical" radio has retained its charm in the digital era in the midst of popular streaming which has taken the broadcast scene by storm.
Hungry 'parasites' drool over weak coalition govt
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/08/2019
» The past week has seen political minions from the single-seat parties, including Mongkolkit Suksintaranont, grabbing the media spotlight with a series of cheap tactics.
Will China turn off the Mekong tap?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 10/08/2019
» Countries in the lower Mekong basin are watching anxiously to see whether their "big brother" to the north will tackle the growing Mekong River crisis.
Border trade offers an economic escape route
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/08/2019
» The ongoing border trade event, which has attracted a large number of business operators from neighbouring countries such as Laos and Myanmar to the border town of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, is a testament to the potential of local trade in contributing to the regional economy.
Interior will still call all the shots after local polls
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/07/2019
» Thailand is gearing up for another power game involving local politics. With six laws on the election of local administrations being published in the Royal Gazette, local elections are now on the horizon.
Govt sits idly by as China churns up the Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 04/07/2019
» Recently, a coalition of civil society groups, which has monitored development on and along the Mekong River, issued a frightening statement. Fluctuations of river flows during the past three decades have been at record highs, they said.
Cross-border trade 'a missed opportunity'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/06/2019
» The ongoing trade war between the US and China poses potential threats to our economy, which has been stagnating for many years. But there is still hope for the new coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to revive the country's economy -- by boosting border trade.
Iron lady of border trade
Business, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 15/10/2018
» After decades operating in the Golden Triangle, Pakaimas Vierra is known not only as a leading business person, but also an iron lady.
It's easy being green, even in Map Ta Phut
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/09/2018
» News of chemical leaks and pollution caused by industrial plants has tarnished the reputation of the industrial sector. Factories are often demonised as the destroyers of the environment and livelihoods of local people.