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Challenge for bloc is whether to play a larger role
News, Surin Pitsuwan, Published on 05/08/2017
» From its humble birth in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has expanded and fulfilled a dream of having 10 family members. Despite some ups and downs, it has evolved into a regional platform which has allowed major players to discuss political and security issues, helping bring stability and peace to a region once described as "the Balkans of Asia".
How to start the post-poll healing process
News, Surin Pitsuwan, Published on 10/08/2016
» Thus spoke the people. We have all been anxiously awaiting the verdict of the people for the past several weeks. Despite a less-than-free electoral environment leading up to the constitutional referendum last Sunday, the result shows a large enough margin for us to have some confidence that this represents the "general will" of the true depository of our national sovereignty, the people of Thailand.
Open referendum debate a positive sign
News, Surin Pitsuwan, Published on 23/07/2016
» The decision by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to allow a wider space for debate and exchange of opinions among the referendum electorate is a positive development that generates more confidence among the Thai public about the prospect of a return to a fuller democracy.
What Thailand needs to learn from Brexit
News, Surin Pitsuwan, Published on 28/06/2016
» What happened on Thursday when the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) was equivalent to a political seismic movement and an economic tectonic catastrophe that will have far-reaching implications on the global community long into the future.