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Malaysia's vote a model for SE Asia
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/05/2018
» Southeast Asia has been a hotbed of issues that are not democratic in nature, but Wednesday's outpouring of Malaysia voters, showing their frustration by voting out a government accused of massive corruption, has shown a path for other nations to follow.
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Power play - with nation's image at risk
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has faced a media storm over his comments backing incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a potential candidate to be an "outsider" premier (that is, a leader who is not linked to a political party).
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Next-gen politicians offer hope
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/03/2018
» Thailand today is witnessing the rise of a new breed of younger political aspirants who look to shake up the old-fashioned establishment.
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Suvarnabhumi greed harms AOT's goals
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/03/2018
» Traveling through airports is always fun when one is loaded with money; the Hermes, the Louis Vuittons or the various restaurants offer great place to spend one's time and possibly get a place to sit.
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Military must accept the obvious
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/04/2017
» The Central Administrative Court on Friday ruled the military junta's moves to take away the three passports held by the former Education Minister, Chaturon Chaisang, was a "serious violation" of the fundamental rights of the key leader of the previous government.
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Bribery row can let graft fight take off
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/01/2017
» The latest corruption scandal involving the procurement of aircraft engines by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) comes as no surprise to many of us who have been watching how the national carrier has operated over the years.
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PM should show courage in cabinet reshuffle
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/12/2016
» Speculation about who will be in and who will be out of the next cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun again and its intensity will only increase in coming weeks.
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Prayut better off avoiding political fray
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/08/2016
» Less than 48 hours after the preliminary referendum results were announced, those in power appear to have started changing their minds and are now silent on whether they would return to the top position in the government if and when elections are held.
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We need a far better airport experience
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/05/2016
» As a frequent traveller, I usually end up arriving at the airport at least three hours before a flight, be it domestic or international.
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Beleaguered CDC should thwart the 'coup in disguise'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/03/2016
» Just as we started to believe the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had learnt something and might live up to the promises they made to the international community regarding the roadmap, we have been let down yet again.
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