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Hail! Hail! Rock'n'Roll!
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/03/2017
» The headlines in the media have been dominated by politics for what seems like an age but suddenly changed a couple of days ago when the sad news that the "King of Rock'n'Roll" Chuck Berry had died at his Missouri home. He was 90 years old and, supported by some of his children, had just recorded his first studio album for 38 years; the album, simply called Chuck will be released later this year.
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'Rich' number bid dials pain for the poor
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/03/2017
» Is this a case of "irrational exuberance"? The military regime keeps telling us we live in a time of political security and that the economy is picking up. For ordinary Thais, the bright and breezy statements are becoming increasingly painful to hear.
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News, Published on 21/03/2017
» Prachatai.com on Sunday reported that Chaiyapoom Pasae, a 17-year-old Lahu activist, was summarily killed by soldiers who claim he was a drug suspect and that he resisted arrest in Chiang Mai's Chiang Dao District.
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An example to emulate
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2017
» In 1959, young anti-Spain nationalists broke with decades of peaceful resistance and formed a terrorist group. Their group, Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (Basque Country and Freedom) is known as ETA. It has demanded separation and independence for regions sandwiched between northern Spain and southwestern France. In 2010 it renounced all violence and now has declared it will turn all weapons over to French and Spanish authorities on April 8.
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A night to remember, a night for remembering
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 21/03/2017
» This isn't a trip dripping with nostalgia. This is an arcade of fire, of mainstream grunge, power chords and roaring vocals, of soul-refeshing ballads and eye-opening musicianship, and it all sounds as relevant, as transformative, as ever.
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The miracle of taxation
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 21/03/2017
» Two hundred and forty years ago, the renowned economist Adam Smith set out four canons of taxation in The Wealth of Nations. A decent tax system, he wrote, should follow the standards of justice, certainty, convenience and economy.
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A touch of spring
Life, Noko, Published on 21/03/2017
» A wondrous double rainbow brings joy to whoever sees it and presumably Lunasol's spring 2017 collection gives cosmetic junkies the same feeling as the make-up is inspired by the meteorological phenomenon.
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Poll finds lack of legal knowledge
Business, Published on 21/03/2017
» Poor legal comprehension and an inefficient enforcement system are two key constraints limiting the effectiveness of laws governing corporate directorship, says a recent poll by the Thai Institute of Directors (IoD).
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Bangkok fashion week comes to Siam
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 21/03/2017
» The shopping centre trio -- Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery -- will be transformed into a runway for the "Bangkok International Fashion Week 2017", which kicks off today and runs until Sunday.
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Living in limbo
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2017
» It is hard not to get noticed in a sea of Thai faces when you are Middle Eastern. Being a refugee in Thailand, which is very "grey" on such status, will only add to the predicament.
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