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Thailand–Japan ties at a crossroads
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/11/2025
» For the past four decades, Thailand-Japan ties have been smooth as silk, reflecting the Japanese concept of ishin denshin, an idiom that describes communication without words. That idiom reflects a very good relationship, a deep mutual understanding between the two parties.
Anutin should use his time judiciously
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/11/2025
» One month has passed. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul now has three more months to go.
Stressed bonds call for market reform
Oped, Pasinee Rerkpiboon and Phumjit Sri-Udomkajorn, Published on 18/06/2025
» Not too long ago, Thai Airways was all but written off. After a staggering loss of more than 141 billion baht and a default on over 71 billion baht in bonds from mismanagement and the pandemic in 2020, the once-proud national airline seemed doomed.
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.
The lost cause of the 'Catalan Pimpernel'
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/08/2024
» Carles Puigdemont, the self-exiled leader of the Catalan separatist movement, aspires to become the new Scarlet Pimpernel. Last week he left Belgium, where he has lived as an unwelcome guest since he led a failed attempt to secede from Spain seven years ago, and had himself smuggled back to Barcelona, the capital of the region of Catalonia.
Reforming the capital market landscape
Oped, Kiratipong Naewmalee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The capital market plays a significant role in the country's socio-economy.
Our war against graft requires action
Oped, Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 27/09/2023
» The controversial cop killing at a house party in Nakhon Pathom province hosted by Praween "Kamnan Nok" Chankhlai has spotlighted the unholy collaboration between local mafias and policemen.
Reforming Thailand: a dual challenge
Oped, Boonwara Sumano and Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Published on 18/01/2023
» Thailand needs to gain competitiveness in the global economy. However, two hindrances come to mind: old leaders and outdated laws.
Adapt or die
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/12/2021
» Re: "Commerce Ministry puts 2022 export growth at 3-4%", (Business, Dec 28).