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Virtual diplomacy is real in Thailand
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/07/2023
» The past several months have been tumultuous times in Thai diplomacy, with virtual diplomacy constantly challenging real-world diplomacy. Several incidents have occurred involving neighbouring countries, friends and allies. They all started off simply as casual online conversations or Instagram posts, then suddenly, they could quickly have turned toxic and evolved into diplomatic squabbling.
No choice but to open the economy
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 14/10/2021
» There are not many countries on this planet that depend on outside markets like Thailand. Exports of goods account for 54% of GDP while foreign tourism income accounts for another 12% -- totaling 66% of GDP. The rest is made up by domestic private consumption.
Get a grip on jab app mess
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2021
» Considering the confusion regarding the vaccination rollout, the government either has to fix its main Mor Prom registration platform immediately, or revamp the programme entirely.
Vote for monarchy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/12/2020
» Khun Veera Prateepchaikul in his Dec 7 article makes some excellent arguments in favour of the current monarchical system in Thailand. Historically, many Western countries used to be monarchies but switched to democratic systems because of the misbehaviour of their monarchs. They also had a belief, which may appear absurd to some, that the citizens of any country ought to have the final say in matters concerning their own governance.
A stronger India contributes to the global good
Oped, Suchitra Durai, Published on 15/08/2020
» Today, India celebrates its 74th Independence Day. For a country with an ancient past, this may seem short, but it is a period marked by long strides.
Asian retailers face 'new normal'
Oped, Charles Ormiston, Marc-André Kamel, Derek Keswakaroon & Gwendolyn Lim, Published on 13/05/2020
» Grocery retailers in the world learned from Asia's early experience confronting Covid-19. Now, Asian executive teams are at the forefront of the retail sector's next challenge -- to accelerate into the recovery.