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Going Dutch can transform water to gold
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/10/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) finally passed the long-awaited water resource bill early this month, with 191 votes in favour, two votes against and six abstentions.
A watershed moment for Thai mining
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/03/2018
» This month marks a landmark moment for the mining industry.
Why Hong Kong matters
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/07/2017
» Twenty years ago on the evening of June 30, all eyes turned to Hong Kong as the tiny territory, known as a regional financial hub, global toy manufacturer and epitome of a free society, was returned to mainland China after 155 years of British rule. As a fan of the city and a regular visitor, I still remember that emotionally charged day.
Myanmar races ahead as we back-pedal
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 17/03/2016
» All eyes have been on Myanmar this week as it finally voted a new president, Htin Kyaw, into office, in so doing becoming the latest debutante into the democratic club. A close aide (for many he is a proxy) of democracy icon Aug San Suu Kyi, who is blocked from taking up the role due to constitutional hurdles, Htin Kyaw is the first civilian leader of the country since 1962.
Feng shui no match for Section 44
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/03/2016
» You may think I am drunk, or have gone mad, when I say Thailand, as a country, no longer follows feng shui, or space management in accordance with the Chinese-originated art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of yin and yang for one particular place.
An environment for change
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 04/12/2014
» What does Dec 4 mean to you? Is it just another day in the week?
No shark fins please!
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/07/2012
» Once in a blue moon, the Chinese government gets it right when it chooses to ban something.
U-tapao!Wehave a problem
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/07/2012
» Suddenly we're talking about clouds and weather. Our society, politicians mostly, have become curious and highly concerned about the issue of climate change, and the complex data that is part and parcel of atmospheric study. Such attention is a big departure from the lukewarm interest Thailand and our policy makers have shown in the past.
Would Orwellian tactics keep MPs in line?
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/04/2012
» We know many of our MPs are not above cheating and lying. We know they regularly squander our tax money. We know that more than a few of them doze off during parliamentary sessions or skip them altogether, pretending that they are ill or undergoing some medical procedure or taking care of some unspecified or very hush-hush official business.
Boost from an unlikely source
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/01/2012
» There was a small but uplifting news from the criminal court last Friday _ an unlikely place to expect such news.