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Democracy puts limits on protests
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/09/2017
» Just over a decade ago, friends knew they had to go to either Sanam Luang or Siam Square to find me after work. I was not there selling goods on the pavements, but instead I was being the typical democratic-minded youth looking for fairness from the government that I had not voted for.
Liu's case has lesson for Thailand
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/07/2017
» Late on Thursday, China and its actions caught the attention of the world community when it was announced that 2010 Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had passed away at 61 after losing his fight with liver cancer.
Thailand must clean up its act
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/01/2017
» On Wednesday the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha saw a bombshell drop in its lap when Transparency International announced the corruption rankings for 176 countries.
China should heed The Hague
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/07/2016
» While most of the world continues to obsess over every twist and turn in the Brexit saga and its impact on global markets, a major development tomorrow could have implications that hit closer to home.
Damned if we do, damned if we don't
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/05/2016
» Once again, the military government has triggered public frustration with its ambiguous remarks. During the week, the media was riddled with reports about the possibility that the long-awaited election "may be scrapped" if the referendum, scheduled for Aug 7, hits a snag and that we might have to "go back to square one" politically.
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.
We deserve a greener Bangkok
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/08/2015
» Have you ever driven around the suburbs of Bangkok, in places that are sparsely populated and feature wide roads of four to six lanes with median strips separating the inbound and outbound lanes?
Stand up for strolling shoppers
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/02/2015
» I hope I don't bore you with another piece related to the lead story of today's Asia Focus, but I have to say that it's high time we all demanded our right to be able to move freely on the footpaths of Bangkok.
A common man for uncommon times
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/02/2015
» The past week has been an interesting one, at least in terms of democracy, in the world's largest democratic country, India.
Common sense has gone to the dogs
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/09/2014
» Yes, there are a lot of important things going on in the region and I'd love to write about some of them, but I couldn't resist taking a look at Singapore's latest attempt at social engineering: "debarking" dogs in public housing projects.