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Good neighbour
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015
» Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.
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Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
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Relief as rain falls, but drought's aftermath to linger
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 30/05/2016
» The arrival of long-awaited rain this month has brought relief across large swathes of Asia from one of the worst heatwaves in decades. But the impact of the recent drought will be felt for months to come in the form of lower crop output, higher food prices and economic hardship for farmers.
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Climate challenge
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 11/04/2016
» In 2011, a record-breaking flood in Thailand caused total economic damages of US$46 billion. Last year, more than 2,000 people died in India when record-breaking temperatures hit 48 degrees Celsius. Globally, 2015 was the hottest year on record.
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Looking outward
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/09/2015
» Businesses in Thailand have acquired a strong international outlook over the past four decades thanks to growing exports and a strong influx of foreign direct investment. This outlook is now acquiring a new dimension with the growing trend toward outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Thai companies seeking opportunities away from home.
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LED adoption picking up slowly in Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» The need for energy conservation worldwide is undeniable but success varies from country to country. Those that face energy shortages are forced to adapt, often with innovative solutions, but in some countries where energy is freely available, conservation can be a tougher sell.
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