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Authoritarians' war on the internet
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/10/2014
» At a time when social media are driving many changes around the world and setting the tone for public debate, many countries still see this phenomenon as a threat rather than using it to their advantage.
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Scholars: Rice bonds won't help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/02/2014
» The caretaker government still has some viable options to raise money for long-overdue payments to rice farmers but it must act decisively, say experts.
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New ambassador Ning pledges China-Thailand partnerships
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/09/2013
» China intends to work in partnership with Thailand to develop its railways, water management, clean energy and education, says its new ambassador to Thailand, Ning Fukai.
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Experts warn of US overreach in Asia
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2013
» The second Obama administration is keen to achieve positive outcomes with its "rebalancing toward Asia" policy but its ability to deliver remains questionable, analysts told a seminar yesterday.
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Caution urged on internet regulation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/08/2012
» Internet and telecommunications experts have warned that a push by some countries for strong regulation by changes to the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) treaty at a meeting in Dubai later this year could seriously impair the spirit of innovation behind the success of the internet.
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Political excitement trumps economic realities
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/09/2012
» While economists have cautiously welcomed the Thein Sein government’s high-profile reforms in Myanmar, they remain concerned about such issues as a push-back against foreign investment, poor infrastructure, poor public financing and a vulnerable rural economy. Operators inside the country are also complaining about the difficulties they will face from an expected surge of foreign investors, particularly as the formation of the Asean Economic Community approaches in 2015.
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Waylaid by the logos?
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2012
» A strong sense of disgust at corporate exploitation has gone viral, spreading rapidly around the world. From Occupy Wall Street, the discontent has spread, with public demonstrations occurring in other cities. The Global Justice Movement has stirred up a rebellion against the evils of runaway capitalism, comparable to the way events in Tunisia triggered popular protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East, the so-called Arab Spring.
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Thailand needs fresh mindset in dealing with 'new' Myanmar
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2012
» The anticipated entry into mainstream Myanmar politics of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hasten a Thai rethink of its policies regarding its neighbour to the west.
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