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Nitirat group 'won't be intimidated'
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2012
» Members of the Nitirat law group at Thammasat University say they will continue to disseminate their opinions in the spirit of academic principle, despite the attack on core member Worajet Pakeerat on Wednesday.
Bang Bua Thong applies lessons from floods
News, Pakawat Sunpituksaree, Published on 01/03/2012
» Bang Bua Thong residents learned two big lessons from last year's flooding disaster: do not underestimate the power of water or that of human cooperation.
Nation on road to recovery after floods
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/02/2012
» Deputy Transport Minister Chadchart Sittiphan admits he has no excuse for last year's catastrophic flooding but says the government will do its best to make sure it will not happen again.
Flamenco guitar heroes bring 12 strings to fiesta
News, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 05/02/2012
» The individual styles of the guitar duo complement each other. Rafael Rodriguez plays classical flamenco. Daniel Lopez Vicente, or Dani de Moron, fuses modern flamenco with Brazilian and jazz influences. In their solos the difference is apparent; when they play together the combination creates a rich and resonant sound.
Work on national futsal stadium set to kick off
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/01/2012
» Work will get under way this month on Thailand's national futsal stadium as the country gears up to host the indoor football World Cup in November.
Eurozone crisis poses major threat
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 03/01/2012
» The parallels between Europe's economic troubles today and Thailand in 1997 seem all too familiar. A decline in market confidence leads to a sharp rise in borrowing costs, putting pressure on public finances, credit ratings and the financial sector. The political leadership dawdle before enacting tax hikes and budget cuts, resulting in social disruption and a voter backlash. Meanwhile, the crisis is spreading to other countries facing similar troubles, resulting in a regional "contagion" effect.
Court ruling seen as pivotal to ending border row
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 02/01/2012
» The love-hate relationship between Thailand and its neighbour Cambodia will keep simmering this year _ and pundits are doubtful the border dispute between the two countries will be resolved in a hurry.