• OPINION

  Smoggy North: Not only capital suffers

  News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 30/03/2019

  » A friend of mine in Chiang Mai recently lamented the double standards regarding the way in which the government and society has responded to the haze problem in the North.

• OPINION

  Dam disaster a damning indictment

  News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/07/2018

  » The spirit of volunteerism is running high among Thais as was recently demonstrated during the mission to rescue the 12 "Wild Boars" and their coach in the flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai earlier this month.

• THAILAND

  Asean urged to ease rules on workers

  News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/10/2017

  » The World Bank is urging Asean member countries to ease labour restrictions so migrant workers can earn money overseas to boost welfare and deepen economic integration.

• BUSINESS

  Asean 4.0

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 25/09/2017

  » The world is in the midst of a digital transformation, and so is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). The region of 630 million people has become a strategic battleground for the digital economy, in which established tech giants and startups alike are trying to seize market opportunities.

• BUSINESS

  Asean and the new cold war

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 07/08/2017

  » Tomorrow will mark the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). There will be celebrations to mark the golden jubilee, with plenty of dignitaries on hand as the event coincides with ministerial meetings that started last Wednesday and conclude tomorrow.

• BUSINESS

  Is Asean ready to adapt?

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/08/2017

  » Southeast Asian countries could face intense impacts from climate change that would limit the potential of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), where agriculture still accounts for more than 10% of gross domestic product.

• BUSINESS

  Sports and sensibility

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 28/08/2017

  » Malaysia, the host of the 29th SEA Games, appears well on its way to getting what it wants most -- a huge trove of medals to top the table. However, it remains to be seen whether the expressed wish of the organisers -- to create unity and promote integration -- will be met.

• OPINION

  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.

• BUSINESS

  Asean must walk the climate talk

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 24/07/2017

  » Next month, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is going to have the big party it deserves. The golden jubilee celebration will pay tribute to the remarkable journey of a small regional association founded by five foreign ministers from backward countries in a war-torn region.

• BUSINESS

  Pride of Place

  Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 12/06/2017

  » At first glance, exotic names such as Champagne, Roquefort cheese or pricey Cambodian Kampot pepper may seem like little more than catchy branding to attract epicures who associate fine dining with products that have unique origins.

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