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Apple's welcome China policy
News, Published on 08/04/2012
» A system in which entrepreneurs take their projects to wherever they can find the cheapest labour results in a kind of global fuedalism. Hence we get the argument in Thailand that the 300 baht per day minimum wage _ which to be honest is barely a subsistence wage _ would cause investors to look to other countries
Building the case for peace dialogues
News, Chaiwat Satha-Anand, Published on 06/04/2012
» On a single day last Saturday, Thailand's southern violence ignited with five bombs causing three explosions in Yala, one blast in Pattani and another at the Lee Gardens Hotel right in the heart of the Hat Yai business district.
Think you know what’s happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 30/03/2012
» TECHNOLOGY
Reforming to offset the bailout bias
News, Published on 21/03/2012
» The seemingly never-ending debate over the euro zone's fiscal problems has focused excessively on official bailouts, in particular the proposed purchase of government bonds on a massive scale by the European Central Bank. Indeed, we are warned almost daily _ by the International Monetary Fund and others _ that if bailout efforts are not greatly expanded, the euro will perish.
Faceless casualties in far South
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/03/2012
» Patrolling on foot or in vehicles, as troops do every day, is a dangerous duty in the restive deep South, but this seems to be little appreciated by human rights groups - and when a soldier or a ranger is killed or maimed there's only a deathly silence from these people.
Khao Sod Editorial
News, Published on 21/02/2012
» Thailand has long been considered a haven for international terrorists, who return the favour of our hospitality by refraining from causing trouble in the country. This longstanding belief has now been challenged.
Prior threats of retaliation negate Teheran's denials
News, Published on 21/02/2012
» The premature explosion of an explosive device in a rented apartment in the Thai capital on Feb 14, exposed an alleged plot by apparent Iranian nationals to carry out an assassination campaign, believed by Israel to target its nationals.
'Tis not the season to be jolly for Yingluck
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra posted a message on her Facebook page last Friday wishing Thais would treat one another with honour regardless of sex, race or origin and to respect human dignity. She said she felt saddened because Thai people treated one another with contempt and took sexual advantage for personal or political gains. Then she pleaded for cooperation and understanding of the role of women and vowed to restore the honour and dignity of Thai women.
Terrorism not defined by casualty numbers
News, Published on 17/02/2012
» Re: ''Bombers 'part of terror group','' (BP, Feb 16). Serious questions need to be asked about the suitability of Wichean Potephosree as secretary-general of the National Security Council. The man is obviously in a state of total denial of the realities on the ground.
A need to be extra vigilant
News, Published on 16/02/2012
» The three bomb blasts in the heart of Bangkok on Valentine's Day should serve as a serious wake-up call for the Thai security services, who will have to work harder and in earnest if Bangkok is to be spared possible terrorist attacks.