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Thailand prepares to show Asean leadership
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 02/01/2018
» As Thailand climbs back onto the world stage its foreign policy is likely to take on a more prominent role this year, when the kingdom celebrates 200 years of ties with the United States and Bangkok prepares to take over the chair of Asean in 2019.
Infrastructure plans prioritised
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/01/2018
» With Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pledging to call a general election some time in 2018 between September and December, the government is likely to be busy revving up the development of myriad big-ticket infrastructure projects.
Stop press intimidation
News, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2018
» The Thai Journalists Association wound up the year by issuing a depressing statement. It rated 2017 as yet another year where the free press was regulated and intimidated by the military government. The TJA said the regime hinders the media by restricting freedom of expression. And it says this causes public harm by not allowing examination and by barring criticism of the junta, collectively and individually.
Once centres of hope, political parties are dying
News, John Lloyd, Published on 03/01/2018
» There's little difficulty in showing that some of the most venerable political parties of the democratic world may be facing terminal crises. The difficulty is in determining if government by a party or parties -- the sustaining base of administrations the democratic world over -- can last.
Tough rules in place for border passes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Local authorities in Cambodia's Banteay Meancheay province have begun issuing a new border pass which only its governor can sign, to prevent people sneaking across the border into Thailand's Sa Kaeo province.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.
Looking into IT's crystal ball
Life, James Hein, Published on 03/01/2018
» So it is that time again when I try and gaze into the crystal ball and guess what 2018 will bring the IT world.
EEC tapped to drive 4% GDP expansion
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2018
» The Finance Ministry is hoping that the beginning of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project will help drive the country's economic growth above 4% in 2018, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
China aims to tap farmers for rubber
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 04/01/2018
» A Chinese state enterprise is to team up with farmer networks to set up a joint venture to purchase rubber directly from growers, according to a source in rubber exporting circles.