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US scorn for coup gives opening for China
News, Published on 10/03/2015
» Throughout US global wars against communism, drugs and terrorism, Thailand has been an indispensable strategic partner. But a sharp deterioration in ties became evident in January when Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the top US diplomat in Bangkok to register its displeasure over the State Department's critical comments about the country's military rule.
Saudi oil gamble hinges on US shale
News, Published on 10/03/2015
» Saudi Arabia wants it all: to salvage Opec, achieve income diversification and industrialisation and preserve its market share in crude oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Whether the Saudis succeed will be determined largely by the shale-energy industry in the United States.
Stamping out criticism only foments gossip, mockery
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/03/2015
» On the surface, Thailand appears quiet on the political front, with relative peace and order as it enters another stage of the political roadmap.
Unshakeable self-belief is a heavy burden
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/03/2015
» Self-righteousness has been both a boon and bane for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Stop shooting the messenger
News, Published on 10/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reminded the country of one of its oldest, and ultimately most important issues. Questioning and criticising those in power is always difficult for the speakers, and unpleasant for the powerful.
Paranoia's in the Air
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/03/2015
» It takes effort to search for decent accommodations while travelling. In the past, we may have relied on travel guidebooks. In the online world, hotel reviews can be accessed at our fingertips. But not all of them tell us the truth.
Expose the corrupt
News, Published on 10/03/2015
» Vint Chavala in his March 9 letter, “They must pay”, is right to say that “no matter how perfectly written the new constitution, democracy will falter just so long as the ‘players’ are not punished for the crimes they commit”.