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    Let's take a stand against ageism and fight prejudice

    News, Usa Khiewrord, Published on 01/10/2016

    » In 1991, the United Nations declared Oct 1 the International Day of Older Persons. This year, the theme is on "Take a Stand Against Ageism."

  • OPINION

    For a ghost of a chance, use your talisman

    News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 01/10/2016

    » On Wednesday Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha talked for 135 minutes at the Bangkok Post Forum, more than Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Monday combined. And this isn't even an election campaign. A good soldier, he's unfazed by the presence of enemies and microphone. From the podium, arms outstretched, the PM touched on a lot of topics: Thai education, the economy, Section 44, Thailand as a "developed" country, the 20-year prophecy, etc. But what struck me like a hammer was when the general mentioned ghosts.

  • OPINION

    Don't ignore people's vote

    News, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2016

    » It's beyond question that the draft charter provides the possibility of an unelected outsider becoming the prime minister. The existence of this clause, however, is meant both in spirit and in practice to serve only as a contingency measure for the country to find a solution in case of an administrative deadlock. It should never be taken as standard procedure.

  • OPINION

    EU needs to develop fresh thinking to manage ties

    News, Mark Leonard, Published on 01/10/2016

    » People used to think that the most important decisions affecting Europe were made in Paris, Berlin or Brussels. But in recent months, as the European Union (EU) has confronted the refugee crisis, and the Syrian conflict that is fuelling it, Moscow and Ankara have come to the fore. And the EU is divided on how to deal with its two disgruntled neighbours, Russia and Turkey, both of which feel increasingly snubbed by the West.

  • OPINION

    About politics

    News, Published on 01/10/2016

    » Gen Udomdej has weathered a lot of storms, but his biggest test is coming v The rice scheme net is widening after Yingluck's bill of 35.7 billion baht v The waters are still a little muddy over the power of the next Senate

  • OPINION

    BMA reneges on Mahakan Fort promise

    News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/10/2016

    » Conflicts over the Mahakan Fort community continued to escalate this week, and it's about time the Prayut Chan-o-cha government steps in to find a solution.

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