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Reining in rampant testing for the sake of equity
News, Moritz Bilagher, Published on 30/04/2018
» As an avid reader, one of the first things I do upon arriving in any new city is survey the local bookshops. Arriving in Bangkok recently, I was pleased to find that the city had a wide variety of well-stocked bookshops. At one of these, I was taken by the amount of space -- seven full rows -- devoted to one particular subject: test preparation.
From dead voters to blackouts: Malaysia braces for 'filthy' poll
AFP, Published on 29/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: "Phantom" voters, electoral roll tampering, mysterious power blackouts during recounts -- Malaysian activists are gearing up to battle widespread cheating at what they fear will be the dirtiest election in the country's history.
Shark-bite fame, or bust
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala and Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/04/2018
» Sai Noi Beach in southern Hua Hin is usually packed with tourists in the summer due to its powdery white sands and pristine blue waters, but over the past two weeks this normally bustling beach has been almost deserted. Beachgoers started avoiding the place after a foreign tourist was recently attacked by a bull shark.
Thailand remains on US Watch List in 2018 report
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2018
» Thailand remains on the Watch List under the 2018 Special 301 report of the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Asean's contribution
News, Postbag, Published on 28/04/2018
» Kavi Chongkittavorn in his April 24 article, "Five priorities at the 32nd Asean summit" offers an adequate opportunity to remind people of the significance of having a permanent diplomatic priority on Asean's agenda.
Atletico hold Arsenal in Europa play
AFP, Published on 27/04/2018
» LONDON: Arsenal's hopes of sending outgoing manager Arsene Wenger off with a trophy suffered a major blow as they could only draw 1-1 with 10-man Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.
Holidaymakers, invaders, diplomats: the Kims in S. Korea
AFP, Published on 25/04/2018
» GOSEONG (SOUTH KOREA) - When Kim Jong Un steps over the Military Demarcation Line to attend a summit on Friday he will be the first member of Pyongyang's ruling dynasty to set foot in the South since the Korean War.
Young at heart
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/04/2018
» On some afternoons, Thep Kengvinit would walk to Central Pinklao, sit down at an electric piano in an electronics store, and play random songs from the 1960s. "I walk because it helps loosen my joints," said the 74-year-old grandfather, "and I play because it's relaxing".
The third path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» Rooted in traditional norms and religious beliefs dating back centuries, our world has long accepted gender as a binary concept consisting of two identities: male and female. Thus, only those whose gender identities match their birth-sex enjoy fundamental human rights.
Dance music superstar Avicii dead at 28
AFP, Published on 21/04/2018
» NEW YORK - Avicii, one of the world's most successful DJs who helped usher in the global boom in electronic music but struggled to cope in the hard-partying lifestyle, died Friday in Oman, his representative said. He was 28.