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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".
Erawan bombing trial adjourned to Sept 15
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/08/2016
» The first court hearing in the Erawan Shrine bombing trial has been postponed to next month because the interpreter appointed for the defendants has jumped bail on a drugs charge.
Scholar urges quest for maritime peace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/07/2016
» No immediate solutions to decades-long maritime disputes are expected from the Asean meetings in Laos this weekend, but China and southeast Asian nations must continue to engage in dialogues for a peaceful South China Sea, a prominent Philippine scholar has said.
The Sea that must not be named
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/07/2016
» The fallout from a landmark ruling on the South China Sea will cloud the atmosphere of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Vientiane this week.
Despite gains, China still second fiddle to West, analysts say
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/05/2016
» Thai military rule may complicate and weaken Asean's position in the international security setting, but the gestures made to date by the junta should not be seen as a shift from the western-allied camp to China, analysts caution.
Leading the way
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/04/2016
» Although a small country surrounded by hostile neighbours, Israel still shines economically. The Thai public are probably not aware of the people's extraordinary traits that make them some of the world's great innovators.
Chiang Mai activist wins US 'courage award'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2016
» A Chiang Mai-based activist was given an International Women of Courage Award Tuesday for her dedication to democracy and women's rights despite undergoing "attitude adjustment" at the hands of the military.
Ultra-royalists converge on US embassy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2015
» Ultra-royalist and pro-coup groups have called on the US embassy not to support some "biased Thais" who criticise Thailand, singling out Human Rights Watch (HRW) representative Sunai Phasuk.
US stalls on Cobra Gold 2016 plans
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/04/2015
» The US has postponed its first meeting for next year's Cobra Gold military exercise with Thailand as the US frets over its relationship with the coup government.
Busy on all fronts
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» Japan has high hopes that its Asean partners are ready to embrace its self-conviction as a trend-setter for the rule of law as Tokyo begins to assert itself more confidently in the regional and global debate.