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As we were
Life, Adam Beardsmore, Published on 16/01/2018
» 'Are you havin a good time?" Liam Gallagher asked the crowd somewhat uncertainly midway through his set.
Prawit's esteem woes
News, Postbag, Published on 20/01/2018
» It seems to me that whether borrowed or not, anyone who feels the need to decorate himself with multi-million-baht watches has a serious self-esteem problem.
Scandal won’t go away
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha needs to understand that this luxury watch scandal is a serious issue. This so-called “private matter” of his deputy will weigh heavily on his credibility as long as he stays on as Thailand’s prime minister -- and will never stops unless and until this apparently inappropriate behavioural problem is corrected.
Cambodia arrests foreigners for 'pornographic dancing'
AFP, Published on 28/01/2018
» Cambodia has arrested 10 foreigners for "singing and dancing pornographically", police said Sunday, as the kingdom cracks down on racy behaviour at popular tourist sites.
Rise of Chinese business schools a sign of the times
Asia focus, Katherine O'Chee, Published on 05/02/2018
» As the biggest contributor to the world economy, it's no surprise that China is experiencing its latest boom in business schools. This year 15 Asian universities, seven of them Chinese, have made the latest Financial Times MBA rankings published last week.
Graft won't go away
News, Postbag, Published on 19/02/2018
» An old friend of mine, a reformed addict, used to tell me that "denial" wasn't just a river in Africa.
College key to Shan regeneration
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 19/02/2018
» The Shan State Army (SSA) laid down its arms in a ceasefire with the Myanmar government two years ago and the state's ruling administration is now enjoying the fruits of the transition to peace. These quieter times have allowed the building of the first vocational college in the rebel-controlled area which will start with the help of Thai tertiary institutes, according to the authority in charge of the matter.
Out of Africa
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert & Kong Rithdee, Published on 05/03/2018
» Like other foreign nationals, Africans come to Bangkok to study, work or find opportunities. But racial prejudice and social perception sometimes mean black people, while often finding Thailand a friendly place to live, are treated with bias and suspicion. Here we talk to three young Africans on everything from the popularity of Black Panther, to casual racism and overcoming cultural differences.
Cambodian tourism shrugs off political turmoil
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/03/2018
» Tourism, the largest industry in Cambodia, outstripping even the garment industry, has shrugged off the impact of escalating political tensions in the country, as international visitors have been drawn by improved cultural and infrastructure links with China.
Expat advisers urged to factor in pollution
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 13/03/2018
» Mobility managers must take precautionary measures when assigning workers to highly polluted cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong and New Delhi, says Lee Quane, Asia director of ECA International.