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Common forest map 'clears confusion'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/10/2016
» A common map of forest land to be shared by all state agencies will not shrink the land of any agencies as feared, but will merely draw a clearer borderline for all, say authorities.
Government double standards just won't fly
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/10/2016
» Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas was stating the obvious when he declared last week that Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's 20.9-million-baht chartered flight to attend a meeting in Hawaii was "above board" and that the serving of expensive food like caviar is "normal".
Impunity breeds political violence
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 11/10/2016
» Forty years after the student massacre at Thammasat University, it seems as if our political leaders have learned nothing from it. The same vicious cycle of state-sponsored violence has persisted, letting those in power get away with their crimes.
Bring your own bags
News, Postbag, Published on 11/10/2016
» Brian Shepard in his Oct 8 letter wonders why convenience stores are allowed to provide plastic bags for their customers; because retailers provide bags for containing their goods, Thailand is living in a world of trash and other waste.
Hawaii-gate shows regime dangers of 'perks'
News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 11/10/2016
» Public attention has been riveted on the high-profile trip to Hawaii of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to attend the Asean–US Defence Informal Meeting although those involved have made a massive attempt to downplay it.
Heightened vision
Life, Noko, Published on 11/10/2016
» From a neutral brown and burnt orange to berry red and deep black, Liptensity won't fail you in giving saturated colour in one stroke.
Roiling on the river
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 11/10/2016
» Yossapon Somboon is staring out at the Chao Phraya. He's standing at Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Athit Road, with its green park that offers one of the best spots to look at the river. There is a giant cork tree. There are slopes and well designed terraces where visitors come in the evening to rest, picnic or just look at the water. Nearby is the ancient fort, a traditional community -- a tranquil scene, a pocket of peace in the bustling capital.
Different strokes for different folks
Life, Noko, Published on 11/10/2016
» A simple stroke, thick or thin, continues to be a common and quick approach for creating autumn's mesmerising eye looks.
Blissful bubbles
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/10/2016
» Everyone presumably likes to soak in a bubble bath with a little rubber duck as a companion. The Soft Bubble Bath of 39C, however, differs as a stimulating starter at the Yunomori Onsen & Spa Pattaya run by Smith Mekaroonkamol.
Artists all up in the air
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/10/2016
» Frequent users of the Ratchaprasong Skywalk will be in for a visual treat from Thursday onwards, as six prominent Thai contemporary artists will be exhibiting their works for the Ratchaprasong Art Maze, with this year's theme being Urban by Nature.