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The future Asean Economic Community
Oped, Satvinder Singh, Published on 01/10/2025
» This year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has launched the bloc's new goal -- New Asean 2045: Our Shared Future and its Strategic Plans. Under this, it is worth reflecting on the words of Vincent Van Gogh: Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
Baht bucks trends
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/05/2025
» Re: "Baht poised to weaken further", (Business, May 14) and "Foreigners get keen on Thai markets", (Business, May 13).
Growth game plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/03/2025
» Re: "TDRI wants govt to upskill workers", (BP, March 10) & "Indonesia's lack of skilled youths hinders growth", (World, March 12).
New global tax challenge lies ahead
Oped, Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Published on 26/02/2025
» President Donald Trump's decision to leave the global minimum tax accord is affecting international tax law worldwide. Thailand is not spared either.
The late Manmohan Singh, India's 'reformer' PM
Oped, Anne O Krueger, Published on 30/01/2025
» At a time when demagogic populists often overshadow experienced, empathetic politicians, the recent passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 serves as a stark reminder of how our perceptions of leadership have changed.
As Trump returns, Sino-Indian ties are changing
Oped, Debasish Roy Chowdhury, Published on 24/01/2025
» Weeks before his return to the White House, US President-elect Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to the Brics countries. "Go find another sucker," he wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, threatening the group's nine members with 100% tariffs should they attempt to challenge the dollar's global dominance.
Advancing Asean
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/10/2024
» Re: "7 Moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'", (Opinion, Oct 15).
US looks to deepen Asean partnership
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/10/2024
» Annual meetings between Asean leaders and major powers from both the West and East have made Asean an important strategic partner. The upcoming Asean-related summits in Vientiane this week are no different. After the pandemic, Asean has become more prominent, though sometimes passive, in the region. By not fully taking sides in the East-West divide, Asean keeps its influence and room to handle the complex global security issues.
Revamping development strategy
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 17/08/2024
» Thailand's economic trajectory is teetering on the edge of regression, demanding immediate attention. Thailand's growth rates in the first quarter of 2024 fell behind all Asean member countries except Myanmar. These facts cast serious doubts on the efficacy of traditional economic development strategies. The primary goal of enhancing the well-being of Thai citizens is at stake.