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Nail in coffin for Lao dam?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/11/2020
» The government's new stance against the Sanakham Dam on the Mekong River in Laos may be a nail in the coffin of this hydro-powered project proposed by Chinese investors.
Smarten up 'smart cities'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2020
» The decision by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to participate in the "Smart Green Asean Cities" project sounds like great news.
Rice agenda needs unity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2020
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association recently revised its estimation of Thai rice exports this year to five million tonnes, the lowest in 20 years, from a previous projection of 6.5 million tonnes.
Rethink 'Asia battery' plan
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2020
» Two years ago this month, the villagers of Attapeu in southern Laos encountered their worst nightmare when the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower dam, which was under construction, failed. Massive torrents of water swept through several villages, causing 71 deaths, heavy damage to properties and left around 7,000 homeless.
Kind words not enough
News, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2020
» Last Wednesday, Thailand and China had good reason to celebrate: the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Asean must walk the walk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2020
» Today, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are set to "meet" at a virtual summit, a format the grouping adopted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has led to enormous challenges but also an opportunity.
Polls saga dents image
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2020
» The government must get its act together, not only about local elections expected to be held this year but also about how it has disbursed the budget especially in the name of fighting Covid-19.
Activist saga casts dark stain
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2020
» The mysterious disappearance of an activist in exile has put another black mark against Thailand's human rights record.
China's drain on Mekong
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2020
» More water discharged from Chinese dams to the lower Mekong River in the dry season and less water in the rainy season. That means a reduction of drought and flooding in the lower Mekong countries. That was the ideal "cooperation" Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam expected from China. In reality, China seems to have done the opposite.
Leaders must stand together
News, Editorial, Published on 14/04/2020
» Heads of government of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), this year chaired by Vietnam, are to hold a summit today, with Covid-19 preparedness and response the paramount issue.