EDITORIAL US report offers food for thought
Truly democratic governments that respect human rights have no cause to take offence at the annual assessment
SIDELINES Thaksin simply can't afford to relinquish grip on power
With hardly any strong reason to cling on to his seat of power, caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has desperately resorted to arguments with lame excuses, the blame game and twisted logic to fend off critics.
SUNDAY BRUNCH A time of changes
Businessman and politician Goanpot Asvinvichit is rebuilding the Government Savings Bank into a competitive entity but says the current political uncertainty does not augur well for business
Problem-solving a better approach to learning than theory
I am no controversial lecturer, but I always tell my students, "Do not read theory too much". This may sound rather unconventional to some - if not downright unorthodox and outrageous - but I have a reason, and my reason rests on my experience.
Pushing dialogue to avert conflict
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation recently held a conference in Bangkok on reconciling Islam and democratic principles
WATCHDOG Political uncertainty is hurting business and investor confidence
A growing number of Thai and foreign businessmen as well as potential investors have started to ask how long it will take to resolve the ongoing political conflict between the anti-Thaksin and pro-government camps.
