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Rafa arrives
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2010
» Thai tennis officials were all smiles yesterday as the world’s top tennis player, Rafael Nadal, arrived in Bangkok. He will be by far and away the best known and most exciting player entered in this year’s PTT Thailand Open.
Suthep likely to run in by-election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2010
» If the Democrat Party is banned, even the prime minister will be turning to the only senior leader not involved – the possible saviour, Suthep Thaugsuban.
Possible flaws in Sor Por Kor land reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/10/2010
» The old scandal-ridden Sor Por Kor system of land reform may be facing even further problems.
Calculating the bill
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2010
» The compensation bill to the government for helping those affected by the floods is expected to be very high.
One relief package approved, another needed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2010
» The massive flood relief packaged approved by the government doesn't take into account the storm damage now occurring in the South.
Should Thailand strive to become a medical tourism hub?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/11/2010
» Medical tourism could draw doctors out of an already struggling public health care system and endanger its very existence.
Sugar industry reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2010
» The vote-winning subsidies of one politician eventually have to paid back by the politicians and taxpayers that come afterwards. Consumers are also impacted by higher prices.
Heartbreak hotel
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2010
» Don't be surprised if you see an anti-government sign displayed across from the prime minister's house this Friday.
Democrats survive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2010
» The Democrat Party survives and Abhisit Vejajjiva keeps his job as prime minister, but the technical nature of the Constitution Court’s decision fails to satisfy. Even Democrats sounded uneasy yesterday.
Birthday speech
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/12/2010
» His Majesty the King delivered a short, but memorable birthday speech in the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall.