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    Myanmar crisis: security and humanity

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 19/03/2024

    » The situation inside Myanmar remains fast-changing and unpredictable, leaving the Srettha government having to recalibrate its policies towards our strife-torn neighbour.

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    Don't forget fringe parties in the election

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/05/2023

    » A total of 70 political parties with 4,781 candidates are contesting 400 MP seats, and 1,898 candidates from 67 political parties are vying for 100 list-MP seats in the general election on May 14.

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    Give peace a chance in Ukraine war

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/02/2023

    » China's 12-point proposal for peace in Ukraine should be given serious consideration as it encompasses all the necessary elements that could achieve a ceasefire leading to eventual peace. Obviously, it is still a tall order. At this juncture, the talk of war continues with vigour, especially among the US allies and Nato. Judging from their reactions in the past several days, they still view the plan with suspicion, and it will take some time before the Chinese ideas gain traction among policymakers worldwide.

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    Why Thailand abstained in UNGA vote

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 25/10/2022

    » After Thailand abstained from voting at the UN General Assembly on Oct 12 before the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly, the country was bombarded with comments, mainly negative, over its decision. The other 34 countries that took a similar stand were not in the news because they were expected to do precisely that.

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    Asean: Where US, China can reconcile?

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/06/2022

    » Southeast Asia is unenviably the region to which the major powers, be they the US, China, the European Union, India, Russia, Australia or Japan, are according to the highest priority at this juncture. All of these countries are on the same page as far as Asean is concerned. An Asean that is stable, peaceful, and focused on regional economic integration would be beneficial to the international community. This trend is in reverse in other parts of the world.

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    'Sceptical' Asean vis-a-vis 'maverick' US

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/05/2022

    » The timing and venue of the upcoming special summit between Asean and US leaders later this week are extraordinary. However, the ways in which the unusual strategic circumstances and tensions could further shape the trajectory of Asean-US relations remain to be seen. With the new schedule of the May 12-13 summit in Washington DC and the fresh developments on the ground at home and abroad, the summit will be conducted in a very cautious manner to prevent any spill-over effects or unintended consequences. Indeed, there is a high level of scepticism among the Asean members as to what the US has up its sleeve. The American gung-ho rhetoric has been quite worrisome.

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    Thais split over Russia-Ukraine conflict

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/03/2022

    » The Russia-Ukraine war has managed to divide the Thai public with three different outlooks on the crisis -- strong condemnation, non-partisan, or support for the UN charter. For the first time since the Cambodian conflict four decades ago, Russian military action has caused divisive debates among Thai intellectuals, diplomats, and media personalities about the country's position on the situation.

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    Asean heads gear for summit with Biden

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/03/2022

    » Can Asean and the US forge a "more united than ever" relationship for the future?

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    US urges Asean to stand up to China

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/08/2021

    » US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made it clear the US would like to see Asean stand up to China without choosing sides. At the same time, the US will engage with China in areas of common interests while is ready to stand up against the Middle Kingdom without flinching if its interests are threatened.

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    Can we build back better by Oct 15?

    News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/06/2021

    » By Oct 15, Buddha willing, Thailand will be ready to welcome visitors from abroad including domestic travellers. Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha bet his political career and reputation on a pledge that Thailand will be back in business once again in four months' time.

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