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  • OPINION

    Understanding 'Animal Farm' in Zimbabwe

    Oped, Published on 27/04/2024

    » I began to notice Animal Farm references start to proliferate in Zimbabwe in 2008.

  • OPINION

    Lifting Asean's efforts with Myanmar

    Oped, Published on 27/04/2024

    » About three years ago, Asean leaders gathered in Jakarta for an emergency summit on Myanmar at which the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) -- entailing the cessation of violence in the country, constructive dialogue among parties to the conflict, the appointment of a special Myanmar envoy and the provision of humanitarian assistance -- was agreed upon with the State Administration Council's (SAC) senior general Min Aung Hlaing.

  • OPINION

    The general's watches

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2024

    » The latest assets declaration report of former deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon -- an ex-junta "big brother" -- released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) reminds us of his notorious watch saga and how the anti-graft agency failed the public in clearing the controversy.

  • OPINION

    Ensuring safety and health at work

    Oped, Published on 26/04/2024

    » Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • OPINION

    The threat posed by Cambodia's new strongman

    Oped, Published on 26/04/2024

    » Although 2024 is being heralded as a banner year for elections, with dozens of countries -- representing more than half the global population -- holding polls, for some, it marks the nadir of democracy. Cambodia is one such case.

  • OPINION

    Thai police graft highlights bigger issues

    Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/04/2024

    » There is no bigger news on the current Thai political scene than corruption among the top echelons of the police force. At issue is the tussle between Thailand's two senior-most cops, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, both accusing each other of being on the take. Their high-stakes feud would normally be a run-of-the-mill story for the infamously shady Thai police but this case has become a mirror and microcosm of structural graft that is corroding the highest corridors of politics, economy, and society.

  • OPINION

    Saving the Senate

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2024

    » The 250-member Senate's five-year term will end on May 10. Hand-picked by the junta, when it was known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and appointed by HM the King in accordance with Section 113 of the Constitution, it is little surprise the Senate will be remembered as the legacy of the former military government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

  • OPINION

    Navigating Thailand's energy transition

    Oped, Published on 25/04/2024

    » In Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP) — a blueprint outlining the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037 — a small portion of nuclear energy is included as one form of alternative energy.

  • OPINION

    The future of Bangkok-Dhaka ties

    Oped, Published on 25/04/2024

    » With Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina having arrived in Bangkok to attend the eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (Escap) from April 24-29, the stage is set for Bangladesh and Thailand to embark on a journey of enhanced cooperation.

  • OPINION

    The key to transforming a health crisis

    Oped, Published on 25/04/2024

    » Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example is the renewed push to localise pharmaceutical production in Africa, demonstrating how even catastrophic events like a pandemic can lead to positive, unforeseen outcomes.

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