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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.
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Cabinet shake-up more a question of when, not if
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 19/07/2015
» Speculation of a cabinet reshuffle emerged last week after the amended interim charter received royal endorsement, opening the door to previously banned politicians to be included in the government. Although Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was dismissive of the speculation, saying: "I have not said a word about it," a shake-up is on the cards.
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It's time for action, not words, on trafficking
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 05/04/2015
» The drive against human trafficking, a national agenda item, is one positive policy set by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Only one month after the Prayut government was formed, the US downgraded Thailand in its annual Trafficking in Persons report.
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Reforming bureaucracy a must for our future
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 01/02/2015
» It is increasingly clear what the political party landscape would be like and what type of government we will be getting once elections are held. The impeachment of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra means Pheu Thai is considerably weakened. Down, but not out. The party is forced to play a long waiting game until elections are a go.
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Prayut targets critics at home
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 11/02/2015
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident and believes in himself. He does not mince words. On the final leg of his visit to Japan while riding the high-speed Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka, he speaks about his role as prime minister, what makes him angry and the future of reform and reconciliation. Below are excepts of the exclusive interview.
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My general impressions haven't changed
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 15/02/2015
» On Friday night I received an email from a longtime friend, an expatriate who has been living in Thailand for decades: "OK, so tell me whether the one-on-one train journey discussions have favourably (or otherwise) changed your views in any way?"
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We will get new laws, but will we obey them?
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/01/2015
» This week marks eight months since the National Council for Peace and Order toppled the Yingluck government. Armed with martial law, the military moved swiftly to ban political gatherings and imposed restrictions on the media to curb opposition to the coup and statements that would further deepen the political divide.
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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.
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It’s not just about the price but the process
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 14/09/2014
» Finally, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has spoken out on the controversy swirling around the installation of new microphones and the audio system at Government House. He had to speak out eventually. After all, he’s repeatedly promised us a transparent, accountable and corruption-free government.
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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.
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