• OPINION

  A Wuhan in the making?

  News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2020

  » The Chinese government may have closed down the wet market in Wuhan where the coronavirus is believed to have originated. But in the heart of Bangkok, a "Wuhan in the making" continues to operate as usual at Chatuchak Weekend Market, where trade in wild animals has taken place for years.

• OPINION

  US discovers SE Asia

  News, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2017

  » One hundred days into the Donald Trump presidency, the United States has realised there is a part of the world it ignored. Vice-President Mike Pence has been in Indonesia, praising its "moderate" Muslims. Mr Trump will attend all three big East Asia summits in November. He also will make official visits to Vietnam and the Philippines. They are the hosts of the summits of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (Asean), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), and East Asia.

• OPINION

  Casino plans need rethink

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/11/2023

  » The plight of the 160-plus Thais who were duped to work in call centres and casinos in Myanmar's Shan state reminds us of the alarming reality that Thailand is becoming a major transit route for human trafficking and money laundering for casino businesses and online scams in the lower Mekong region.

• OPINION

  New Khmer chapter opens

  News, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2023

  » Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's recent visit to Cambodia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries -- a relationship historically characterised with border conflicts and armed disputes.

• OPINION

  Curb dodgy durian trade

  News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2022

  » The rise in the discovery of substandard durians meant for export to China is raising an alarm in the local durian industry.

• OPINION

  Corruption breeds Covid

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/05/2021

  » Almost six months after the second wave of the pandemic saw huge cluster transmissions in Samut Sakhon among migrant workers, the country is still plagued with the same problem, with construction camps and factories full of migrants emerging as Covid-19 hotspots. Even more worrying is the spread of new variants of the virus in these places.

• OPINION

  Mekong needs tough govt stance

  News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2021

  » On Feb 8, Charge d'Affaires of Chinese Embassy Yang Xin paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in which they exchanged Chinese New Year's wishes, looking ahead for warmer relations and closer cooperation.

• OPINION

  Hun Sen's big gamble

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/08/2020

  » The arrest of prominent Cambodian unionist and long-time government critic Rong Chhun at the end of last month at his home in Phnom Penh sends a clear message to the world that Prime Minister Hun Sen and members of the ruling-Cambodia People's Party (CPP) will never tolerate opposition voices in the country.

• OPINION

  Kind words not enough

  News, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2020

  » Last Wednesday, Thailand and China had good reason to celebrate: the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

• OPINION

  Asean must walk the walk

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2020

  » Today, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are set to "meet" at a virtual summit, a format the grouping adopted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has led to enormous challenges but also an opportunity.

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