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Time to broaden our economic horizons
News, Naris Sathapholdeja, Published on 05/10/2016
» As it stands, the Thai economy stands a good chance of rebounding. The government has projected growth of 3.3% for this year and 3.5% for next year. Nonetheless, there are indications that the economic rebound will be unsustainable.
Making the best of life in the flood lane
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/10/2016
» I am sure brake lights and wheels of cars -- be they Japanese, European or American -- are the latest hip art fad in Bangkok. In the past few weeks, my Facebook wall has been bombarded with photos of a flooded Bangkok with commuters stuck in paralysed traffic. (Actually, bad traffic is one of the rare occasions when rich and poor people share the same plight that may last for hours. The rich are far better off though, confined in an air-conditioned private space with some music and probably nice food.)
Time of plenty over in Saudi Arabia
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/10/2016
» 'God be with the citizens, we are back to the time of poverty," wrote Saudi Arabian blogger Rayan al-Shamri on Twitter last week. That's a bit strong, but he and his fellow citizens are certainly no longer living in the time of plenty. Saudi Arabia is cutting back on all fronts.
Blind eye to Duterte
News, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2016
» It is unfortunate that Thailand will not get the privilege of meeting and getting to know the new president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, just yet. Two weeks ago, Mr Duterte said he expected to visit Thailand before the end of September. Apparently, schedules clashed, and it was hoped he would come to Bangkok this weekend for the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit which is to begin on Sunday. Instead, he will send his secretary of energy, Alfonso Cusi.