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Excesses will catch up with the regime
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/11/2015
» The Isra online news agency this week reported the government had at the end of June this year placed an order for four bulletproof Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard sedans costing 78 million baht, for government use in its official duties.
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The new Asian agenda
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» Despite the ongoing problems in some of the major economies in Asia, the region remains the biggest global growth story for the foreseeable future, with one country emerging as an unlikely leader, say executives of some of the world's biggest companies.
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Still digging it
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/11/2015
» Amid the ongoing slowdown in China's demand for commodities, multinational businesses such as Rio Tinto are pinning their hopes on the rise of other countries located along the "New Silk Road".
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Realities of NRSA future start to sink in
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/10/2015
» After a long spell of suspense and speculation, the military government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally named the 21 members of the new Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and the 200 members of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).
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Creating an internet bottleneck
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» There is a reason this country is called 'Amazing Thailand' and this is evident from the flip-flopping the governments tend to do on policies. The current government somehow ends up putting in place policies that are in contrast to the real-world situation.
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Constitution saga gets ever curiouser
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/09/2015
» It has been nearly a week since the rejection of the much-touted draft constitution which took months to write and cost the country a fortune and already I am kind of baffled with the confusing signals that are coming out of the military-led government.
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Volatility becoming the 'new normal'
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Turmoil in the financial and commodities markets is here to stay and should be considered the new normal, say many investment gurus.
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More volatility ahead for Asian markets
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/07/2015
» Asian markets are likely to remain volatile in the face of continuing global weakness, although investors would be better off putting their money into markets such as Europe and the United States, according to Kelvin Tay, the regional chief investment officer of UBS.
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PM must visit blast victims to lift morale
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/08/2015
» There are few words to describe the feelings of Thai nationals and their global neighbours following the horrendous act of terrorism that took place earlier this week. The death toll stands at 20 dead - both Thais and tourists - and more than 120 injured.
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Incentivise investors, but innovate too
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/08/2015
» During a recent visit to Cambodia this week I had the opportunity to visit parts of the so-called "special economic zone", or SEZ, and was surprised at the similarities between what the Cambodians are trying to do and what the Thai government has announced it will undertake.
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