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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.
Don't hold your breath for school shake-up
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 12/10/2014
» Many years ago during a chat with a cabinet minister, the topic turned to education. I recall the politician saying that he intended to send his children to a Thai school. In his view it was better than sending them overseas because they can forge friendships which will last a lifetime and they would not become too farang. We discussed the pros and cons of Thai versus overseas schooling and the conclusion was — we agreed to disagree.