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Myanmar government under Suu Kyi silences journalists
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2018
» When five Myanmar journalists were sentenced to decade-long prison terms for reporting the alleged existence of a military-run chemical weapons factory in Myanmar a few years ago, Aung San Suu Kyi -- then an opposition lawmaker -- condemned the harsh punishments as "very excessive".
The pieces that make the whole
Life, Lauren McNamara, Published on 16/02/2018
» For Justin Mills, a painting should be like a good poem, revealing something new with every reading and to every individual.
Fiddling figures
News, Postbag, Published on 16/02/2018
» Re: 'Watch-scandal polling shenanigans sully decent debate' (Opinion, Feb 15).
45,000 condos unsold in 2017 as supply rises
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2018
» Although Thailand's overall economy last year showed positive trends, condominium demand barely increased, with the number of unsold units exceeding 45,000, a major concern for developers.
Pranda targets 20% sales boost
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2018
» SET-listed Pranda Jewelry (PDJ) targets 20% sales growth this year, driven by international partnerships and production efficiency.
Surakiart's Rakhine mission no easy task
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/02/2018
» After a dramatically shaky start, Surakiart Sathirathai's international advisory group is getting down to tackle the Herculean task of trying to find practical solutions to Myanmar's tragic inter-communal violence. As the Myanmar government comes under increased criticism and international scrutiny, Mr Surakiart believes he and his team must help Myanmar look forward and produce a comprehensive and sustainable plan to restore peace, harmony and development to the country.
FBI admits failure to act on school gunman
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2018
» PARKLAND, Florida: The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday it had failed to act on a tip warning that the man now accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school possessed a gun, the desire to kill and the potential to commit a school shooting.
Army takes over security in Rio
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2018
» RIO DE JANIERO: Brazil’s president has defended putting an army general in charge of Rio de Janeiro’s security forces to contain a rising tide of violence, saying the circumstances required extreme measures.
For queens and country
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/02/2018
» Grab your wigs and get yourself properly tucked. Drag Race Thailand has descended upon us, and is taking Bangkok by a storm.
Sorry the hardest word
News, Postbag, Published on 18/02/2018
» Re: "Elections, corruption and Thai democracy" (Opinion, Feb 16).