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Skills, jobs focus of govt help to poor
News, Published on 08/01/2018
» The government will focus on providing skills training and job creation to low-income earners in the second phase of its welfare and subsidy scheme for the poor, which will be tabled to the cabinet on Tuesday for approval.
In search of big ideas
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 18/01/2018
» BangkokEdge Festival, billed as an "idea festival", returns to its old quarters of Bangkok this weekend. Spearheaded by MR Narisa Chakrabongse, the two-day event is a vibrant smorgasbord of literature, music, art, history and politics, anchored in the charming venues of Museum Siam, Chakrabongse Villas and Rajini School. There will be talks -- plenty of panels and discussions, on subjects ranging from "What Makes The Chao Phraya A World Monument?" to "The Power Of Slam Poetry", from "Populism, Religion and Neo-Nationalism In The 21st Century" to "Years Of Living Dangerously: A Woman's Take On War". The list of participants is starry, including writers, journalists, poets, historians and artists, Thai and international. Come evening, the lawn of Museum Siam will play host to film screenings (Pop Aye on Saturday and Citizen Dog on Sunday), as well as concerts by Hugo, Yena, Rasmee Isan Soul and more.
Trump era encourages world's strongmen: rights group
Associated Press, Published on 18/01/2018
» PARIS: Human Rights Watch said Thursday that new intolerance in countries like the US is encouraging oppressive strongmen around the world.
'Thai-ness' scheme has big ambitions
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha raised eyebrows and triggered some speculation when he mentioned the term 'Thai niyom' in his Children's Day speech early this month.
Regime can buy time but not trust
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2018
» 'What's the fuss about a delay of just 90 days?'' government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd fretted as the military regime faced criticism over yet another national poll delay.
UN slams Indonesia move to outlaw gay, extramarital sex
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2018
» JAKARTA: The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday criticised proposals in Indonesia's parliament to criminalize gay sex and extramarital sex, saying such laws could hurt the country's beleaguered LGBT community and other minorities.
Wake me up when Thaiism rings true
Oped, Kong Rithdee, Published on 10/02/2018
» It has been widely translated as “Thainess”. But “Thainess” may not be accurate when describing Thai Niyom, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s latest catchphrase and sort-of policy. The correct term in English, I propose, should be “Thaiism”, just like populism ( Pracha Niyom), nationalism ( Chat Niyom), conservatism ( Anurak Niyom), authoritarianism ( Amnat Niyom), or alcoholism, you know, the excessive use of alcohol to drown out grief and the pain of broken promises.
Checking up on universal coverage
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2018
» Installing the right medical facilities to take care of a sick family member at home could cost nearly the entire fortune for a household of six people. In the centre of Bangkok's commercial Lumpini area, the shabby-looking house of the Jan-urai family stands amid the Bon Kai community, a slum adjacent to the high-end Polo Club where the wealthy Bangkok elite gather for sporting events.
PM's poll promise 'designed to ease pressure'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/03/2018
» The government is expected to roll out more populist policies in the coming months, such as its recently launched Niyom Yangyeun scheme, to pave the way for a potential return to power after an election in February, political scientists say.
Populists, far-right eye gains in Italian election
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» ROME - Italian populist and far-right parties have their eye on making major gains in this weekend's election, spooking investors and European capitals after a campaign dominated by fears about immigration and the economy.