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Cambodia shows utter contempt for its neighbour

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:43:37

In refusing to accept Thailand's request for the extradition of Thaksin, Cambodia has shown utter contempt for international treaties and deliberately snubbed a fellow Asean member.

Abhisit and Hun Sen: a clash of leadership styles

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:27

ON THE SURFACE, the squabbling between Thailand and Cambodia is about fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra and his shenanigans. Deep down, however, it is all about leadership style and the generations that Thaksin and Cambodian premier Hun Sen represent, as well as their views of the world. In addition, there are some old scores to be settled.

Our economic backbone needs support

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:13

Thailand must revamp its agricultural sector to compete with improving productivity in neighbouring countries

How Hun Sen and Thaksin 'personalise' the showdown with Bangkok

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:10:50

Two great puzzles have kept me totally mystified over the Hun Sen-Thaksin-Abhisit affair: 1. Cambodian Premier Hun Sen says this spat has nothing to do with the two countries. Nor does it have anything to do with the armed forces on both sides. It's strictly a confrontation between him and the Thai premier, Abhisit Vejjajiva.

A house divided against itself

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:07:32

These were the words of Abraham Lincoln in 1858 upon accepting the Illinois Republican Party's nomination for a senatorial seat for his state. He was paraphrasing a passage in the New Testament (Matthew 12:25).

Southeast Asia through Kantathi's vision

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:09:37

Dr Kantathi Suphamongkhon, former foreign minister, provides an overview of Asean diplomacy at a recent conference jointly organized by Chile Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chile Pacific Foundation

Neighbours' spat reveals some true colours

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:08:57

WE KNOW what you must be thinking. The grass was always greener on the other side, and for a man like you, whose personal comfort was getting more and more scarce, even someone named Hun Sen was worth grabbing and clinging onto. Only, when it comes to friendship and loyalty, you know better than almost anyone.

Too many cooks spoiling the broth

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:09:26

If they have nothing constructive to offer on the country's problems, retired generals should stay retired

Who is taking orders from whom?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:08:10

Barking dogs are very irritating. The noise hurts your ears. Especially when they are lackey, running dogs.

From zero-sum to positive sum: Asean turning weakness into strength

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:09

Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon, former foreign minister of Thailand and currently a Senior Fellow, Burkle Center for International Relations (UCLA), spoke at a conference jointly organized by the Chile Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chile Pacific Foundation in Santiago, Chile, 29 October 2009. The following is an excerp of his speech:

Squabbling Harms Asean solidarity

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:01:46

Thailand and Cambodia must resolve their disputes for the sake of regional unity

Sound out public opinion on southern autonomy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:01:42

The other side of the coin on the proposal to set up a �Pattani City� is that at least we are open to listen to the idea, although the idea may not be welcome in the first place.

Hun Sen ups his ante to near confrontation

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:58

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, smarting from his costly miscalculation in appointing fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra as his adviser, continues to overplay his hand in a big gamble, putting his country at stake in a diplomatic dispute with Thailand. This time, he wants to elevate the spat to a confrontation.

Time to renew West's pledge to Afghanistan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:43:36

The world cannot afford to see a failed state, with all its implications for extremism

Self-serving lectures by |ex-MPs waste study time

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:13:30

Ref: �Experts warn: conflicts could hurt Thai role in Asean�, November 8.

Uncovering the source of those rumours is critical

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:58:13

FRESH PRAISE is due to the government for the Minister of Finance's action in pushing all concerned authorities to trace the source for the unfortunate and unfounded rumours which had a strong negative impact on the Stock Exchange, even though the situation is now back to normal.

Berlin wall mentality still casts a shadow over Asean

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:07:25

THE FALL of the Berlin Wall two decades ago has ushered in a great transformation to the lives of millions of Eastern Europeans. The continent of Europe as a whole has become stronger than ever and has a bigger profile in international politics. Greater impacts are also being felt at the global level with more openness, democratisation and flow of peoples across borders.

First you need a little sand

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:28:38

Geoffrey Rowe is a major driving force behind the stunning success of the action-packed Phuket Thailand Open, part of the Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, now in its fourth year.

Politics not law will decide Saxena case

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:12

Extradition of ex-BBC adviser will unleash web of intrigue that could abort the cause of justice

Moving to operator that doesn't support fugitives

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:41

Upon hearing that AIS was paying for large advertisements on ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra's new Voice TV station, I called AIS to ask for an explanation.