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Kasian warns hatred could get out of hand
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 04/02/2012
» Kasian Tejapira, a former student activist who went through the atrocity of Oct 6, 1976, in which state forces cracked down brutally on left-leaning students, gives his view of the controversy regarding the proposal to amend the lese majeste law and the order by Thammasat University, where he teaches, to ban political activities relating to the move from its campuses.
Govt faces court challenge to get borrowing decrees scrapped
News, Kamol Hengkietisak, Published on 04/02/2012
» The Yingluck Shinawatra government is facing stiff opposition for issuing four emergency decrees to enable the Finance Ministry to borrow extensively for flood recovery, noted Post Today.
Power breakfasts restore harmony
News, Published on 04/02/2012
» It has been said the delegation of duties between a minister and his or her deputies is key to harmony within a ministry.
Wan to the rescue?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2012
» Facing problems with extortion, intimidation and unfair competition, Bangkok motorcycle taxi drivers are hoping for help from Wan Yubamrung, son of the deputy prime minister.
Wan hits the road to fight gangs extorting motorbike taxi drivers
News, Pakawat Sunpituksaree, Published on 03/02/2012
» Adviser to the deputy transport minister Wan Yubamrung hit the road yesterday _ riding pillion on a motorbike to do battle with extortion gangs and unlicensed motorcycle taxis.
Political amnesty law on way, says Chalerm
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2012
» The Pheu Thai-sponsored draft legislation seeking to provide a blanket amnesty to political offenders since the 2006 coup is on the way, says Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung.
All men are not created equal
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/01/2012
» If a referendum were to be held on the lese majeste law _ Article 112 of the Criminal Code _ the overwhelming majority of people would be in favour of it. They would say there is no need for an amendment, and that it definitely should not be abolished. I have no proof for this claim; it is merely an opinion, though I would like to see it put to the test just for fun.
Riots in Senegal as Wade cleared for third term bid
AFP, Published on 28/01/2012
» Riots erupted in Dakar Friday night, leaving a policeman dead, as angry protesters took to the streets after a court cleared President Abdoulaye Wade's bid for a highly disputed third term in office.
Fiji elections in 2014 'a pipe dream': Samoa PM
AFP, Published on 27/01/2012
» Samoa's prime minister on Friday accused Fiji strongman Voreqe Bainimarama of lying about his pledge to hold elections in 2014, saying his Pacific neighbour wanted to retain power "at any cost".
Nitirat has gone too far
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 26/01/2012
» The Nitirat scholars have made no secret of their opposition to the lese majeste law, but their latest proposal regarding the highest institution has overstepped the line and provoked uproar among the military and within pro-monarchy academia.