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Pita tries to keep FFP ideology alive
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 14/03/2020
» Businessman-turned-politician Pita "Tim" Limjaroenrat has been chosen as leader of the reincarnated Future Forward in parliament, after the party was dissolved late last month.
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Lofty goals elusive
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/05/2020
» At the close of the last millennium, leaders from around the globe gathered at the United Nations to endorse the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) -- an agenda to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. They agreed to achieve the eight goals by 2015.
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The coronavirus blame game
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/04/2020
» 'Avoid writing about Covid-19," I've been telling myself. We're already bombarded with coverage and it's draining to encounter yet another headline about the villain that's forcing us to accept a new way of life. But there are some points I'd like to make.
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Approaching India
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/03/2020
» There was a time when doing business in India was not for the faint of heart. Local entrepreneurs needed infinite patience just to get a business off the ground, let alone run it to the satisfaction of the country's bureaucrats. As for foreign businesses, forget about it.
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Calm down and communicate
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/02/2020
» Retail politics is no longer as relevant and essential in the age of social media. Politicians don't have to appear before the masses at local events or attend press briefings to get their message heard. They can stage their own briefing with a single click, anytime, anywhere. It may be even more cost-effective than traditional approaches.
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Saving the world's water
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/01/2020
» Despite being an essential component of life, water is a commodity that humans usually take for granted. For many, water scarcity is impossible to imagine because after all, 70% of our planet's surface is covered in water.
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US-China meet spurs 'optimism'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 06/11/2019
» US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has said he is "reasonably optimistic" after "phase one" of talks over a trade deal between the US and China.
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Lessons from the Asean Summit
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/11/2019
» As Thailand prepares to wind down its year-long chairmanship of Asean, it's time to reflect on the state of the 10-country alliance and relations with its dialogue partners. Based on what happened at the 35th Asean Summit from Nov 2-4 in Bangkok, the outlook is mixed.
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Gandhi still an inspiration, event hears
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/10/2019
» Celebrations were held yesterday at the Indian embassy in Bangkok to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the peace icon who led the country to independence. Leaders and policymakers around the world were encouraged to adopt his non-violent approach to solve conflicts.
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