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CPTPP procrastination not an option

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CPTPP procrastination not an option

29 June 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It must be said, right from the start, that the debate on the merits and demerits of Thailand's …

Three Point Pathway for Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil Production and Trade

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Three Point Pathway for Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil Production and Trade

01 July 2021

Energy , Sustainable Development Goals , Trade

By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation: Since its inception for commercial purposes in early 1900s, palm oil has been promoted …

Thailand Must Get its Act Together on US

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Thailand Must Get its Act Together on US

01 July 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Biden administration has made the Thai-US alliance more secure and valuable as demonstrated by the 7th Thai-US …

Can Thailand's vibrant media be self-regulated?

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Can Thailand's vibrant media be self-regulated?

06 July 2021

Media , Thailand

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Exactly 24 years ago this week, some 40-plus publishers and editors from all over Thailand came together …

Russia is back and it's a little bit better

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Russia is back and it's a little bit better

13 July 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Make no mistake, Russia is back in Southeast Asia, the region where its former empire reigned during …

New US push: Vaccine and Mekong

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New US push: Vaccine and Mekong

20 July 2021

United States

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken used the special session with Asean last week to shore up …

Brunei's chairmanship is truly ASEAN

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Brunei's chairmanship is truly ASEAN

27 July 2021

ASEAN , Brunei Darussalam

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: By default, Brunei's Asean chairmanship has brought into the open the bloc's strengths and weaknesses for all …

US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China

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US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China

03 August 2021

China , United States

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made it clear the US would like to see Asean stand …

ASEAN at 54: In need of Some Speed

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ASEAN at 54: In need of Some Speed

10 August 2021

ASEAN

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Despite the plethora of criticism, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in its 54th year is …

US-Thai Cobra Gold drills Wither at 40

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US-Thai Cobra Gold drills Wither at 40

17 August 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The 40th iteration of Cobra Gold (CG), which ended last week, was supposed to be the best …

Taliban 2.0: Regional, Global Impacts

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Taliban 2.0: Regional, Global Impacts

24 August 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Taliban's victory is still fresh but unintended consequences that can impact the regional and global strategic …

Biden's Fault Lines in SE Asia

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Biden's Fault Lines in SE Asia

31 August 2021

United States

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Vice President Kamala Harris was right in stating that when the history of the 21st century is …

Thailand Plans Cultural Centre in China

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Thailand Plans Cultural Centre in China

07 September 2021

Thailand

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Sixteen years after the idea was first broached, Thailand is planning to set up its first ever …

Biden's Doctrine and Regional Fallout

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Biden's Doctrine and Regional Fallout

14 September 2021

United States

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It is difficult to imagine the region or the world without US involvement. After the Afghanistan debacle, …

We Must End Torture in All Its Forms

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We Must End Torture in All Its Forms

21 September 2021

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The whole country has been shocked by a video clip of a rogue police officer torturing a …

Thailand's 'Next Normal' Vision at UN

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Thailand's 'Next Normal' Vision at UN

28 September 2021

Thailand

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: This year the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was quite exceptional because of its jam-packed agenda dealing …

ASEAN Can Live with Quad and Aukus

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ASEAN Can Live with Quad and Aukus

05 October 2021

ASEAN

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The current strategic situation is not quite the same as Asean faced in its early days, but …

Dual Task: Save ASEAN, Save Myanmar

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Dual Task: Save ASEAN, Save Myanmar

12 October 2021

ASEAN , Myanmar

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Never before in the 54-year history of ASEAN had its members encountered such a bitter debate about …

Boosting Human Rights in Thailand

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Boosting Human Rights in Thailand

19 October 2021

Thailand

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Thailand's human rights record will be the subject of global scrutiny on Nov 10. The members of …

ASEAN Leaders Face Off with Big Powers

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ASEAN Leaders Face Off with Big Powers

26 October 2021

ASEAN

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In Bandar Seri Begawan, whether Asean leaders decide to upgrade China and Australia's dialogue status to comprehensive …

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