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MYANMARFirst stop Thailand, then Europe for democracy icon

28/05/2012 : Myanmar's charismatic opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is preparing to make her first foray outside the country in almost a quarter of a century.
An act of expediency or a huge mistake?

28/05/2012 : 'There are no real friends nor permanent foes in politics, only shared interests." This popular Thai political saying has been proven true time and again as witnessed in the case between Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former coup maker and leader of the one-MP Matibhum Party, and the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
Jim Kim is what World Bank needs
30/03/2012 : Last month, I called for the World Bank to be led by a global development leader rather than a banker or political insider.
COMMENTARY
First things first, my PM
30/03/2012 : In her speech at Ewha Woman's University in South Korea on Monday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said one of the reasons she entered politics was because she wanted to create chances for all women.
THAILAND
Uneasy truce and elusive reconciliation
30/03/2012 : After the post-coup years of conflict and turmoil, Thailand at last has reached uneasy terms of a truce, which will be necessary for long-term reconciliation and the way forward. To take the remaining steps towards the hitherto elusive reconciliation will require more concessions from the main parties involved. The danger going forward is that what appear like huge concessions now may well turn out later to be too little, too late.
IN MEDIA
Daily News Comment
30/03/2012 : The acquittal of Bhumjaithai Party deputy leader Boonjong Wongtrairat of vote-buying charges has boosted the confidence of the country's third-largest party.
POSTBAG
Clinton's history lesson
30/03/2012 : Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wants to achieve national reconciliation by having MPs debate the King Prajadhipok's Institute's proposals. But the division isn't only between MPs; it's between people of all classes, all levels, all regions. Because my MP is buddy-buddy with yours doesn't mean that you and I are buddy-buddy.
THINKBOX
An hour's not enough to alter attitudes
30/03/2012 : On the last Saturday of March, for the past five years, Bangkokians and residents of many other cities around the world have participated in a voluntary power blackout.
POLITICS
Myanmar by-elections will have huge knock-on effect
30/03/2012 : Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), will stand in by-elections on Sunday. This is the first time Mrs Suu Kyi and the NLD have participated in elections since 1990.
EDITORIAL
Protect the indigenous
30/03/2012 : It is a sad paradox. Unity in diversity, caring, sharing, inclusive and equitable development _ these are the governing principles of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Yet the indigenous peoples in the regional grouping are _ as a rule _ oppressed, marginalised and subjected to various forms of violence.