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China will be the big winner if the US pulls back
News, Published on 20/10/2016
» Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made clear, to varying degrees, that they're suspicious of big free-trade agreements. Mr Trump has gone further and questioned some of America's most durable and valuable relationships with other nations. While some of this can be dismissed as campaign rhetoric, the consequences of such talk are far-reaching. At a time of major economic and political realignments in the world, the US is in danger of alienating allies and fomenting uncertainty in its relationships with major trading partners.
Paiboon gets it all wrong
News, Editorial, Published on 20/10/2016
» By minimising the actions of an angry mob against a Phuket man who allegedly posted a message deemed offensive to the monarchy on social media to "social sanctions", Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya deserves criticism.
There's a reason why populists tend to lose elections
News, Pankaj Mishra, Published on 20/10/2016
» In a democracy, the "people" are the supreme arbiters, and their wisdom speaks through the electoral process. Such is the assumption on which the modern world has been built since God and monarchs began to fade from the scene. Lately, however, the wisdom of the people has felt a bit off-key. In one country after another, from the Philippines to the US, Hungary to India, the people have chosen to boost demagogues, not to mention serial gropers.
Clinton, Trump offer bad strategies
News, Published on 20/10/2016
» Hillary Clinton has a plan for defeating the Islamic State in Syria. Donald Trump has one, too. With the conflict in Syria spreading beyond its borders, it's essential to understand the new president's strategies -- and how they may need to be adjusted over the next four years.
Shifting beyond CSR to some real good deeds
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 20/10/2016
» Let's be honest. Many of us can work from home (and want to do it), instead of wasting time and fuel driving to work. If only our employers let it happen. That could reduce urban traffic congestion (notably in Bangkok's rush hours) and cut some carbon footprints. Great for us. Good for both society and the environment. And still profitable for the businesses we work for.