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Reality bites ruling party
News, Published on 18/06/2013
» Voters and the Democrats have put another hitch in the strut of the ruling Pheu Thai Party. The loss of the Don Muang by-election on Sunday is the party's second setback in a row in high-profile polls in the Bangkok area.
PM keeps bad company
News, Published on 18/06/2013
» The recent assault and beating of white-mask protesters in Chiang Mai by red shirts was a reminder, if any were needed, that red shirts are willing and able to inflict violence on those they disagree with. The Chiang Mai case is special, however, as that chapter of the movement, Rak Chiang Mai 51 (RCM51), has been particularly notorious for its intolerance.
Real power still lies in the hands of the few
News, Published on 18/06/2013
» For a long time, many commentators in Thailand argued that the massive inequalities in our society did not matter. That has changed. Our fierce political conflict has done that. In fact, income inequality _ the gap between rich and poor _ has improved slightly over the last decade, but it has improved very slowly and is significantly worse here than in neighbouring countries.
Boonsong fails the Jolie test, dismally
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/06/2013
» Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom wouldn't be able to pass for Angelina Jolie. He obviously does not have those lips or the acting skills.
Is lakhon TV a guilty pleasure?
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 18/06/2013
» I have a secret crush. He is in high society, handsome and has ties to royalty. He is kind and sensitive with a heart that can melt an iceberg. We spend weekends together sharing tea and relaxing. That's right, I am infatuated with the <i>khunchai</i> from the hit <i>lakhon</i> drama series <i>Suparbburuth Chutathep</i>.
Who really benefitted from the rice scheme?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/06/2013
» Better late than never. The Yingluck government is finally back-peddling on its most ambitious and, perhaps, most destructive populist policy, the rice pledging scheme -- which set the purchase price of paddy about 40% above market price and cost taxpayers 136 billion baht in losses, according to official estimates, in just the first year, with more to come.