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Act now on Rohingya
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» US President Barack Obama had a frustrating second trip to Myanmar last week, at least for citizens of that country. Mr Obama tried to tread a middle path, always difficult in face-to-face diplomacy. When he praised the government’s policies, he disappointed many, including democratic icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who believe President Thein Sein is resisting further democratic reform. When he criticised stalled reforms, he irritated the government.
Uplift women, boost the economy
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» Change is in the air: Today women have better access to education, health services and jobs, as well as a greater voice in parliaments. Progress, however, in women’s empowerment has been slow and uneven. Growth and development gains have not been shared equally, both across the globe and within regions, with development gaps wider for poor and ethnic groups and those at the lower end of the income strata. Violence, conflicts and climate adversities have disproportionately impacted women, magnifying gender injustice and vulnerabilities.
Postbag: Free speech educates
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» I praise PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s pledge for the new charter to be inclusive, peoplecentred, fair, thorough, transparent and effective
Trade relations the key to helping countries build trust
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» The world may be preoccupied with the “hot” crises in the Middle East, IS, Eastern Ukraine and fighting Ebola. Yet, tensions in East Asia have not subsided. Even though the region has seen quite a remarkable level of peace ever since China’s war against Vietnam in 1978-79, there is a new uncertainty.
In democracy, a little conflict is good
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» Transformation crises occur when political orders are out of touch with the needs of modern economies and societies. The only way to overcome transformation crises, then, is to modernise the political order.
Wielding too much power can backfire
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/11/2014
» So what’s next? Banning The Hunger Games: Mockingjay from being screened here? Summoning Jennifer Lawrence for coming up with the three-finger salute that could provoke a real-life rebellion in “District Thailand?” Forcing people to listen to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s monotonous briefings all day long?
Animal rights should be human instinct
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/11/2014
» Day after day, I hear sad stories about tortured or abandoned animals and shed tears. With a weary heart, I have long hoped Thailand would pass a law to combat animal torture and ensure proper care for animals. Fortunately, the long fight for animal rights is almost over, as the draft law on animal protection passed all three readings by the National Legislative Assembly last week.