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Korea calling
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/11/2016
» The craze for Thai food is clearly visible in Seoul, and not just when celebrity chef Nooror Somany Steppe of the famous Blue Elephant Cooking School is whipping up a dish of Pad Thai, as she did at the Asean Culinary Festival recently.
Reform jargon not enough, government warned
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/09/2016
» The government's "Thailand 4.0" policy would fail to deliver unless the government also can kick off critical investment in human capital, further reform tax, implement a multi-year budget, and reduce corruption through deregulation and transparency, economists said.
Duterte aside, all's quiet in Asean
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/09/2016
» Barack Obama, the first US president to visit Laos, concluded his final official trip to Asia by calling it "a memorable and, at times, a very moving visit".
South locals place faith in 'triangle' plan
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/09/2016
» Residents in the deep South are confident the "triangle" economic model with an emphasis on oil palm-related industry and infrastructure will help resolve the insurgency and revitalise the region, a panel was told yesterday.
China should be more generous in Thai-Sino rail deal
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Dec 3 memorandum of understanding on a railway construction project between Thailand and China heralded a step forward for closer Thai-Sino relations.
Irritation as Thailand loses its charm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/02/2015
» To the astonishment of many, the Thai elite often feel bitterly disappointed whenever their dearest and closest friends, like the US, publicly express disapproval of “national affairs”.
Thai and foreign businessmen demand swift national reform
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/09/2014
» Thai and foreign businessmen are cautiously optimistic one week after the Prayut Chan-o-cha government took office, but have warned the post-coup administration to swiftly deliver on promises to stamp out graft and boost the economy.
Watchdog warns of murky Tisa accord
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/06/2014
» A free trade watchdog warned the military junta yesterday to be ready to confront a move by the United States and the European Union to push for trading partners, including Thailand, to open their financial markets to US and Europe-based multinational firms.
Agencies want PM out, says Suranand
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/03/2014
» Independent agencies are working hard to drive caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from her post, but military intervention is unlikely unless violence erupts nationwide, said PM's secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva.
Rural reds stand ready for coup action
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/01/2014
» As anxiety and tension increases in Bangkok due to fears of a possible military coup, rural reds gathered in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday to prepare a coordinated response.