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Thailand's EEC is an opportunity not to be missed
Oped, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/11/2022
» This is a special year for our region. This month, Southeast Asian capitals play host to three major summits. Cambodia hosted the Asean Summit from Nov 10-13 and the G20 Summit has just been held in Bali, Indonesia. This weekend, Thailand hosts the annual leaders' summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec).
'Post' loses beloved senior editor
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 19/08/2021
» The Bangkok Post lost one of its most respected and loved former senior editors yesterday morning. Sonchai Nokeplub, with his family next to him, died at 1am at Bangkok Christian Hospital after years of battling cancer. He was 67.
3 new laws push belated fishery reform
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 04/11/2015
» Tuesday's passage of three key laws related to fishing indicates the government's realisation that reform is long overdue.
Cabinet shake-up more a question of when, not if
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 19/07/2015
» Speculation of a cabinet reshuffle emerged last week after the amended interim charter received royal endorsement, opening the door to previously banned politicians to be included in the government. Although Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was dismissive of the speculation, saying: "I have not said a word about it," a shake-up is on the cards.
Suthep is not a lone advocate of reform
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 02/08/2015
» It’s no surprise that all eyes focused on Suthep Thaugsuban at the launch of the Muan Maha Prachachon for Reforms Foundation last week. Mr Suthep says he will not return to politics. He says the foundation will not stage street protests or storm anyone’s offices.
Govt frets at TIP report cut-off date
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/06/2015
» Many of the government's actions in combating human trafficking which occurred after March this year are unlikely to be considered by the United States in its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report to be released early next month.
Stopping trafficking the priority
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 21/06/2015
» It won’t be long before we will find out the assessment on Thailand’s effort’s this past year in tackling human trafficking when the United States releases its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The assessment will definitely prompt further comment.
Trafficking fight to carry on despite TIP
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/06/2015
» Even if Thailand's Tier 3 placement remains unchanged in the upcoming US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, current efforts at prevention, suppression and prosecution against human trafficking will continue, says deputy police chief Gen Ake Angsananont.
Australia helps refire ‘beacon of democracy’
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/05/2015
» The one-day visit by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is aimed at getting a better understanding of the progress made in the government’s political “road map” but also sent the signal that Canberra supports Thailand’s return to democracy.
Govt trafficking responses 'familiar'
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/06/2015
» For Surapong Kongchantuk of the Lawyers Council of Thailand, the response of Thai governments to the United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report have a familiar ring.