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PM putting poll on the fast track to failure
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 17/10/2018
» 'Maybe". That was the most up-to-date hint Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave to the press corps yesterday when asked whether he will enter the political fray.
The faux democracy that Prayut may build
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 19/09/2018
» When building a house, hiring a contractor whose credentials are more about demolishing structures than building new ones could turn into a nightmare. You could hardly blame such an inexperienced contractor if your house collapsed.
Construction accidents no small matter
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 08/05/2017
» It was horrifying to see the image of a gigantic crane that recently fell to the ground of the Red Line elevated rail construction site in Bangkok, killing three workers. What's more frightening is the knowledge that five "similar incidents" related to the same project, handled by the same contractor, took place before.
The need for justice to be accountable
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 19/01/2017
» Wrongfully imprisoned? Rejected bail unreasonably? Ask a question and risk being held in contempt of court? That's the universal perception inherited by a majority of Thais, including the media. It discourages us from commenting on any particular questionable court rulings.
Don't be stung by Zika complacency
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 08/09/2016
» What will you do if you come down with a fever, rash, red eyes, muscle and joint pain? Some of us may just take some paracetamol assuming we have contracted seasonal flu, or have a rest.