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Thoughts on handling gentlemen of the press
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/04/2015
» The first Saturday in April is officially Hug A Newsman Day, well at least in the US where they have a silly theme for just about every day (pet lovers will be pleased to learn that April 2 was National Ferret Day). It is safe to say that journalists do not receive a hug too often and to be honest, most newshounds don’t look particularly huggable. I am an occasional recipient of a hug from the wife, although admittedly that might mean she has spotted something rather expensive at the mall.
Picturing a lost age
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/12/2014
» In front of a mega mall, a big Christmas tree towers above the people. Its shining stars, golden bells and various decorative items fascinate all shoppers. They all take out their mobiles and happily snap pictures.
Gifts? Not really
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/12/2014
» I am already feeling suffocated by the weight of the New Year’s gifts being heaped upon me by various ministries responding to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s desire to "deliver happiness" to the Thai people.
Girls' jihadi quest stirs fear in Muslim communities
News, Published on 01/11/2014
» The strange journey of three suburban Denver girls who authorities say tried to join Islamic State militants in Syria has many in their close-knit east African community worried about whether their own children will be the next to be lured to terror.
Uphill task to end brawls
News, Published on 18/09/2014
» The killing of two Pathumwan vocational students on Thoet Damri Road on Friday evening was indeed a brazen and audacious act. Obviously, the two perpetrators, who were later identified as vocational students from Uthenthawai College, had no respect whatsoever for the law of the land and did not care about hundreds of motorists who packed the two-lane road as they headed home.
Think before you travel
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/05/2014
» The tourism industry has not yet returned to happy mode. To stimulate a market rocked by political uncertainty, several travel fairs have been organised to offer special discounts or packages for tours, hotels, spa and golf courses. The next travel fair will kick off on Thursday at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
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.