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Shifting political tides portend turmoil
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/01/2012
» Thailand has arrived at the outset of 2012 more bruised and battered compared to its previous bouts of political instability, characterised by several years of protests and violence and then capped recently by the floods.
Moving targets
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 06/01/2012
» Dear tuk-tuk driver who almost ran me over this morning,
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 06/01/2012
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
Act to save your skin
News, Published on 07/01/2012
» We live in a youth-oriented society where the vast majority of people seek to project an attractive, wholesome image, regardless of age. For many, however, the biggest worry lies in coming to terms with the ageing process itself. Eager to ease such concerns, the cosmetics and wellness industry offers solutions and sells products designed to restore self-confidence. Teenage fads are also an important part of this market because most young people crave a distinctive "look" that will set them apart from the crowd.
UK's patronising tone
News, Published on 07/01/2012
» I found the article ''UK-Asean relations for the 21st century'' (BP, Opinion, Jan 6) fascinating _ which is to say, very patronising. I am trying to understand the British foreign minister's statement that ''...we have a shared interest in maintaining security in a region which has some of the world's most important shipping routes... tackling common threats such as... nuclear proliferation, cyber-crime, and climate change''.
Be young and shut up
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/01/2012
» A week before Children's Day, we have reason to cherish a bright future for our nation's youth.
Social media thriving in crises
News, Published on 07/01/2012
» Crises can bring a community closer, but can also quite easily tear it apart if communication breaks down.
Drowning in flood misinformation
News, Published on 08/01/2012
» The letter printed in last Tuesday's ''PostBag'' by Burin Kantabutra was very informative. It read in part: ''Government-sponsored coverage doesn't solve the problem at its root, and leaves vast sectors of the economy vulnerable. ''The problem is that international insurers don't believe that we will effectively address the problem of flooding, which our Irrigation Department warns may happen again at the same magnitude in 2012.''
A new year and a new experience
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/01/2012
» At my age, any new sensation tends to be an ache or a pain, but this year on New Year's Day, I was up and about at six in the morning, which was definitely a new experience. I hasten to add this wasn't because I hadn't made it to bed after a night's revelry. Admittedly in the past there have been occasions when I've seen dawn rise on Jan 1 before hitting the sack. But this was a genuine early rise and shine occasion. Some explanation is needed for this unnatural behaviour.
Witch hunt for red Joss Stick
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 08/01/2012
» Hate mail and threats are the least of her worries. Being shunned by society that has forced a young girl to become persona non grata should be considered cruel and unusual punishment She had to change her name. She was turned away from three universities despite passing the entrance exams. She's hounded by the press and society. It has been more than three years, and the witch hunt continues.