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Bribery row can let graft fight take off
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/01/2017
» The latest corruption scandal involving the procurement of aircraft engines by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) comes as no surprise to many of us who have been watching how the national carrier has operated over the years.
Hazing laws call for strong enforcement
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/09/2016
» Over the past week there have been a couple of stories that have attracted a lot of public attention. The first was the alleged hazing incident at one of the top universities in the country. The second was an incident which led to a 17-year-old student suffering from facial nerve damage after a teacher allegedly threw a ceramic mug at her.
Yes-men lay 'Prem model' trap for PM
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/09/2016
» Over the past week we have been reading a lot about how the so-called "Prem model" is a possible option for coup leader and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as he contemplates his future after the next election.
No solution in sight to our traffic woes
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/08/2016
» I don't know how many of you had a chance to read a report this week that said the busiest road in Bangkok was Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.The gateway to the North and the Northeast, Vibhavadi Rangsit sees an average of 158,711 vehicles per day.
Prayut better off avoiding political fray
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/08/2016
» Less than 48 hours after the preliminary referendum results were announced, those in power appear to have started changing their minds and are now silent on whether they would return to the top position in the government if and when elections are held.
After the vote, economic limbo beckons
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/08/2016
» As the nation holds its breath for the outcome of the constitutional referendum on Sunday, some of the government's think tanks are already preparing for the possibility of a dramatic slowdown in economic activity after the vote.
Prayut could use some Modi magic
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/06/2016
» In a few days our Dear Leader will head to the world's largest democracy for a three-day official visit that his supporters hope will help his international approval ratings.
Prayut regime is hurting the Thai economy
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/04/2016
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government focuses on suppressing its critics, it seems to be letting something more serious go astray -- the economy.
Beleaguered CDC should thwart the 'coup in disguise'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/03/2016
» Just as we started to believe the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had learnt something and might live up to the promises they made to the international community regarding the roadmap, we have been let down yet again.
Shareholders must step up to fix Nok Air
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/03/2016
» After weeks of commotion over the Nok Air affair, we are waiting to see if the airline's management can, as promised, solve its problems, which have further tainted the country's battered airline industry.