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Stopping trafficking the priority
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 21/06/2015
» It won’t be long before we will find out the assessment on Thailand’s effort’s this past year in tackling human trafficking when the United States releases its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The assessment will definitely prompt further comment.
Australia helps refire ‘beacon of democracy’
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/05/2015
» The one-day visit by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is aimed at getting a better understanding of the progress made in the government’s political “road map” but also sent the signal that Canberra supports Thailand’s return to democracy.
Goverment looks to better times
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 31/03/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula knew the first day he assumed the role of overseeing economic affairs under the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that reviving the economy would be a difficult task. Political protests and uncertainty, followed by the military coup on May 22, 2014, had taken their toll.
Ethics body should at least be given a try
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 08/03/2015
» The National Reform Council’s panel on ethics, morality and good governance created quite a buzz last week when they announced plans to set up a National Ethics Assembly. This new body — which will draft a code of ethics — is supposed to monitor the behaviour of politicians, civil servants and private companies doing business with the state.
The ball sits firmly in Prayut's court now
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 09/11/2014
» It's been quiet for the past five months since the May 22 military coup. Martial law has kept the situation under wraps, even though we all know that nothing has really changed. Despite all the talk of unity, reconciliation and reform, the political divide remains.
Reform and the charter should be a joint effort
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 26/10/2014
» Starting tomorrow, the National Reform Council will roll up their sleeves and start the arduous task of charting a roadmap of how Thailand will change. There is enthusiasm among the members, although they realise expectations are mixed — high hopes from some quarters and serious doubts among others.
Give reform a fighting chance
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 27/07/2014
» Winds of change are howling.
Anand urges talks to ease political crisis
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/02/2014
» Since the anti-government protests started in October last year to the present, we have had the dissolution of parliament, a caretaker government and incomplete elections. How would you describe Thailand's overall political situation?