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Fear of social change a step back
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/08/2014
» Those who live permanently in the past can't see the inevitability of the present. Those who worship the stegosaurus would do something so comical, so anachronistic as banning a computer game that most people have never heard of, prompting nearly everyone to hear about it and wanting to play it — just for kicks, just for a slap to the face, just to prove that techno-terrorism will leave the dinosaurs behind. In the world of bandwidth, in a time when information always slips through the iron fist like water or like pus, in short, in the downloadable, Wiki-leakable 21st century — banning data is the practice of ants trapped in prehistoric amber.
The ghost of pop culture future
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Last month, Thai fans had their first Comic Con experience, when BEC Tero and TrueVisions hosted the Bangkok Comic Con at Paragon Hall, an event local devotees of all things pop culture welcomed with delight.
Hummels heads Germany into World Cup semis
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» Mats Hummels headed Germany to a 1-0 victory over old rivals France on Friday to take his country to the World Cup semi-finals for a record fourth straight time.
Postbag: West fears losing face
News, Published on 02/07/2014
» The fear of losing face is normally considered an Asian trait. But Asia does not hold exclusive rights to this perceived weakness. Admitting one's mistakes and taking responsibility for their consequences shows enormous strength of character and the ability to think clearly without being cowed to toe the party line. Western countries that have been so critical of Thailand following the coup were being ultra politically correct in denouncing the overthrow of a democratically elected government by the army. This was the only reaction that could be expected from Western governments, many of whose leaders have difficulty in understanding the nuances of the political complexities and cultures of other countries. In the period since the coup occurred the junta has taken positive steps to enhance safety and security of Thais and address problems that have plagued Thailand for so long, as well as laying out plans to return the country to democracy under an elected government.
World Cup gambling: It's a man's man's world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2014
» The lottery is popular among women, but football betting is a man's game with a brainy image. Drinking and cheering wearing team jerseys helps men recreate a "tribal identity and male-only club mentality."
Beautiful game has an ugly side
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/06/2014
» Odd as it may seem, the World Cup 2014 makes the schedule of Assoc Prof Nualnoi Treerat, a lecturer on fiscal policy at Chulalongkorn University and director of the Center for Gambling Studies (CGS), busier.
Hopes high for California Chrome to revive US racing
AFP, Published on 01/06/2014
» It's Friday afternoon at Pimlico Race Course and the crowd is thin. Very thin. There are maybe a few hundred punters at a track that welcomed a record 123,469 people on Preakness Day.
The highs and lows of illegal gambling
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/05/2014
» As a former supervisor of an underground casino, M promised he would make me some profit. My stake was 3,000 baht.
Premier League final day: Live Report
AFP, Published on 11/05/2014
» 16:35 GMT - AFP IS NOW CLOSING THIS LIVE REPORT after Manchester City secured their second Premier League title in three seasons after a goal each side of the interval saw them stroll to victory over West Ham.
Thailand ready to roll the dice
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 19/11/2013
» Despite being without a point, Thailand could still earn a ticket to the 2015 Asian Cup if they win their last two qualifying games, starting with a trip to Kuwait today.