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Aung Ko Ko's death shines light on army impunity
News, Matthew Smith, Published on 25/11/2024
» In January this year, the bruised and bloody body of a Myanmar man named Aung Ko Ko was found near the bustling town of Mae Sot, Thailand -- just over the border from a deadly revolutionary war in Myanmar. But it wasn't armed conflict in Myanmar that claimed Aung Ko Ko's 37-year-old life. Evidence points to the Thai military.
Financial flexibility key to growth
News, Konchawan Kanthasut and Thanthip Srisuwannake, Published on 06/11/2024
» Trade associations in Thailand are stuck with a frustrating rule -- they can only keep their income in savings accounts. This limits their ability to make smarter investments that could grow their funds. Without a change in the law, they will keep missing opportunities to increase resources and offer more value to their members.
Strengthening Thailand's supply chain
News, Khanitha Pakinamhang, Published on 23/10/2024
» The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is a US-led economic initiative launched in May 2022 to deepen economic relations among Indo-Pacific nations. It comprises four key pillars: Trade (Pillar I), Supply Chain (Pillar II), Clean Energy (Pillar III), and Fair Economy (Pillar IV).
Time to deal with e-waste
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/10/2024
» Electrical appliances, from television sets to refrigerators, mobile phones to tablet computers, have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, most consumers aren't aware of what happens to the obsolete gadgets that they have discarded. A lot of electronic waste, in fact, contain toxic, heavy elements, such as nickel, cadmium, lead and mercury, along with traces of precious metals like gold and silver.
The lighter side of politics
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018
» Amid the deluge of headlines that pop up on my (and perhaps your) smartphone screen, a few manage to catch my attention with their unexpected funniness especially those regarding Thai politics. Some are so ironic, they are jokes. Not sure what I'm getting at? Here are a few examples for your entertainment. After reading too many corruption scandals involving state officials, one just needs a few laughs, y'know.