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    Leaders don't grasp Hong Kong fury

    News, Adam Minter, Published on 09/11/2016

    » Nobody would ever mistake the Chinese Communist Party for a fleet-footed, democratic organisation responsive to public opinion. But over the decades it's shown a capacity to recognise when political winds are shifting and has been willing to accept outside advice and solutions. That's changing under President Xi Jinping. China's leadership has grown increasingly isolated and distant from citizens, calling into question whether it can truly identify with the needs of a young and dynamic population.

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    Bangkok bus stop another building flop

    News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/11/2016

    » A new bus stop in the Pin Klao area made headlines this week. It appears to be a standard bus stop, fitted with eight seats, and a canopy. It looks clean. Information about the bus that serves the commuters is available too. So what's the problem?

  • OPINION

    Military must be held accountable

    News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/11/2016

    » Despite the serious problems that have rocked the country, including falling rice prices, it is clear the military regime under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha remains strong, without real political challenge after almost three years in power.

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    Pay rise is uncalled for

    News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2016

    » The committee in charge of brainstorming reform has been silent for some time. Last weekend, however, it came up with its strangest idea yet. It sought backing to raise the salaries of government officials and parliamentarians. This is not just a normal pay rise of a few percentage points. The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) proposed laws to double and triple the current level of remuneration.

  • OPINION

    Industry 4.0: is Thailand ready for it?

    News, Khanittha Hongprayoon, Published on 09/11/2016

    » As the world transitions from computer and electronic automation, or Industry 3.0, towards the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0, which features the digitisation of physical assets and processes, Thailand finds it necessary to keep up with the changes, but is it ready?

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