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Education in dismal state
News, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2015
» In July this year, 16 Thai primary students brought fame to the country when they won 18 prizes and 33 medals, including four gold medals in the individual category and three prizes in the team category, from the Po Leung Kuk Primary Mathematics World Contest 2015 in Hong Kong. China won the highest overall score.
After defeat, listen to public
News, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2015
» The defeat of the proposed new constitution at its very first hurdle provides mixed emotions. It is easy to be satisfied that the National Reform Council saw off the attempt to force through sections providing for unelected senators and the highly controversial "crisis panel".
Embrace the digital age
News, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2015
» The new economic team under Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has taken over in a most low-key manner. However, expectations of Mr Somkid and his deputies are high.
Facts will end rumours
News, Editorial, Published on 24/08/2015
» The national police chief has warned every citizen and resident to stop spreading rumours about last Monday's bomb attack, or face arrest. Given the lack of progress in finding out who is responsible for 20 murders and a Thai tragedy, it is understandable Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang is frustrated, tired and possibly testy.
Don't punish at-risk girls
News, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2015
» Measures to prevent teen pregnancy should not punish the girls at risk. But the draft bill by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is doing just that.
Curb abuse of Section 112
News, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2015
» There is no question that the monarchy must be protected against slander and defamation.
Lion City must adapt again
News, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2015
» Singapore celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday in a manner befitting a proud, ageing person. While the young people danced, sang and paid honour, the smiling, beneficent maestro was seated calmly, waving benignly to the masses. Just like the rich grandparents who spent their lifetimes in hard work and long, ultimately successful hours, Singapore itself starts a journey towards 60 years of age and beyond and questions will emerge about who will take over and what changes are likely to occur.
A little taste of freedom
News, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2015
» Two tiny steps last week showed that the hopes for freedom of expression will not be easily extinguished. Each took place in a courtroom. In Bangkok, the Administrative Court allowed Peace TV back on air, and agreed to study the claim by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) that it has the right to censor the content of media broadcasts. In Phuket, prosecutors failed to show up for two of the three days of the navy's defamation lawsuit against local journalists. Apparently they share the public's distaste for this trial.