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Get e-waste under control
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2018
» The fast-emerging scandal of the dumping of electronic waste illustrates just how far behind, and how out of touch authorities are in battling corruption. Of course the e-waste story involves flaunting of the law. But it shows just how simple it is to ignore laws, bypass regulations and fool government. The days of furtive corruption involving suitcases full of cash are gone. Some call the new-style corruption more sophisticated but it is actually more thuggish.
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Livestock belongs on table, if we eat meat or not
News, Published on 25/06/2018
» In a world where competition for resources is increasingly fierce, sustainability is often seen in terms of reducing over-consumption. This is especially true when it comes to animal production, with some calling for a worldwide switch to entirely plant-based diets to reduce pressure on the environment.
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USA's baffling exit from UN Human Rights Council
News, Published on 25/06/2018
» After threatening to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for some time, finally on June 19, the Trump administration declared its withdrawal. The UNHRC, an international body of 47 states with a rotating membership, is tasked with the protection of human rights and condemning states for violation of human rights. Possibly, even for casual observers of the global politics, this move by Mr Trump's Administration may not spring a surprise. After all, this administration has been isolationist on many pressing global matters and this is just one in that list. However, what this move would achieve is not clear and it does not seem that the US would achieve any of the things that Washington says it would.
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Brave fiddler
News, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2018
» Re: "Any fool can criticise and several do", Postscript, June 24.
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Migrant misery spans worldwide
News, John Lloyd, Published on 25/06/2018
» It's an increasingly hard world for those seeking a better life in richer countries. Immigrants aren't welcome in most states, even where demographic trends reflect the need to expand the labor force to levels able to sustain and support aging populations.
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BMA shows more disregard for heritage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/06/2018
» History? What history? Bangkok Metropolitan Administration officials handling the ongoing renovation of a vintage building in the compound of Mahakan Fort may reply to anyone questioning their controversial work.
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Time to embrace the future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 25/06/2018
» Last week was an extremely fruitful one for innovation and tech enthusiasts in Bangkok. The capital hosted the first SingularityU Thailand Summit, Techsauce Global and the blockchain-focused Block Club Meet Up. It was my privilege to attend all of them to see and hear and be inspired by the groundbreaking advances that are transforming everything around us.
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Thailand's bumpy road to the World Cup
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/06/2018
» As a football-loving nation, qualifying for the World Cup has been the ultimate dream for Thailand.
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