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Postbag: The antithesis of buddhism
News, Published on 16/02/2014
» Buddhism and democracy have much in common. They both allow and encourage fairness, not unfairness, justice, not injustice, and giving, not taking. While democracy is far from perfect, it is the best form of government known to mankind. Its intention is social cohesion by allowing freedom of expression. In Buddhism, people are judged by their intentions not their actions.
The Whistle Games: Catching Deafness
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 22/11/2013
» The "whistle", from the ancient Latin word meaning "to emulate a shrill noise comparable to Satan's fart", has emerged as the latest icon of activism. Protesters have resorted to "whistle-blowing" smear campaigns to loudly and annoyingly voice their disapproval towards members of parliament.
Boycott raises awareness of corruption
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/11/2013
» Everything that has a beginning, has an end. But when Ratchadamnoen protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban promised that the rally would end this month, I took his words with a grain of salt and actually have no idea how it is going to end.
Everything that’s wrong with this country
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 08/11/2013
» However, in this baffling instance, the demonstrators consisted of over 200 operators of illegal passenger vans, also known as the so-called “black plate” vans that are unlicensed and unregulated. The owners shut down the road with their vehicles to demand that police delay a planned crackdown on them and to allow them to partially resume their services.
Cameron trumps PM
News, Published on 30/09/2013
» Re: ''PM votes above Cameron'' (PostBag, Sept 28).
Face of change needs more than a mask
News, Sawai Boonma, Published on 05/06/2013
» Wearing a Guy Fawkes mask as a way of holding one's nose against the government seems to have caught on.
Postbag: Reforms need substance
News, Published on 28/03/2013
» Somkiat Tangkitvanich's commentary in ''Education system ills setting up future failure'' (BP, March 27) is very valid and is a matter close to my heart.
PPM's Stargate unit to build mall in Nakhon Pathom
Business, Published on 16/03/2013
» The MAI-listed Porn Prom Metal Plc (PPM), a distributor of industrial raw materials and construction materials, has diversified into retail and property, with plans to build a 185-million-baht community mall in Nakhon Pathom.
Open Sesame Street: why public TV matters
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/10/2012
» As I was listening to the presidential debate back on Oct3, I knew Mitt Romney was going to have it bad when he pledged to cut federal funding for public broadcasting. Oh yes, fans of the cuddly creatures from Sesame Street and other shows on PBS, such as documentaries, are sure to start their hate parade. In fact, there is actually going to be one on Nov 3, called the Million Muppet March, when protesters will gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC, to defend PBS and Sesame Street.
Uncertainty cast over Asia banks
News, Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Published on 10/07/2012
» The future of the banking industry in Asia and at the global level is being shaped by three major forces, namely, the fragile world economy, international financial regulatory reforms, and the rise of Asia which faces its own development challenges.