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Growing back better
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/07/2020
» The prolonged Covid-19 outbreak has caused widespread suffering as countries grapple with simultaneous health and socio-economic crises on an unprecedented scale. At a time of extreme global fragility, many businesses also remain unsure about how they can recover from the worst hardships they have ever experienced.
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.
Let Rohingya return: UN
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/11/2019
» United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeated his his call for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of displaced Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state.
Japan's new regional vision
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/04/2018
» The rapid expansion of China's economic and political influence in Asia has prompted countries in the region to adjust their policies to cope with the new geopolitical reality. Japan is no exception.
It's not black and white at Thammasat
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2018
» Black and white uniforms are usually ubiquitous at most Thai universities -- but not at Thammasat University. Formed by Pridi Banomyong over eight decades ago, the university has been perceived as a bastion of liberal values and non-conformity in the country.