Opinions

Without Trump, CJK Becomes Friendlier
01 December 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: It has been a four-year hiatus for the three Asian economic powerhouses. Whatever their collaborative configurations may have …

ASEAN 101: 12 facts for ‘President' Biden
24 November 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: 1. First and foremost, ASEAN is one less problem for the US globally because it is peaceful and …

Major Challenges Lie in Store for Biden
10 October 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Despite the ongoing electoral lawsuits brought about by incumbent US President Donald Trump, it is only a matter …

Biden Win a Boon or Bane for Thailand?
08 September 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: There are only nine weeks to go before Nov 3 when American voters decide on their new president. …

Thai-US Alliance Comes with New Twists
14 July 2020
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Before General James C McConville, the Chief of Staff of the US army, was able to sign the …

Re-energising Thai-US relations
02 June 2020
By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In the 12 weeks since Michael George DeSombre took up the post of US ambassador to Thailand, he has …

Implications of the Growing Tensions over Trade between the US and China for ASEAN: What to Expect and A Way Forward
23 May 2018
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has played an essential role in building prosperity in the region in its 50 years of existence. ASEAN’s …