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Big steps for our 'expanding' nation
News, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2023
» Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger -- with one in 10 children aged under 15 found to be clinically obese.
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Rohingya need urgent rescue
News, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2022
» Today, as Christmas marks a celebration of family and giving around the world, about 200 Rohingya refugees are stranded at sea, starving and dying. For the past three weeks, they have gone without food and water. About 20 of them, including women and young children, have died. More will get sick and die if they do not receive help in time.
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Marcos victory no surprise
News, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2022
» This week saw the people of the Philippines elect the son and namesake of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos to power -- paving the way for the return of the Marcos clan into the halls of Malacanang Palace some 36 years after they were chased out of it during the People's Power Revolution.
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'Angel jab' for 'devil virus'?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2020
» The development of an effective vaccine to halt the ongoing devastating human and economic toll seen around the world from the novel coronavirus that emerged in China last year would hold out hope against this deadly "devil virus".
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Car demolition plan has pitfalls
News, Editorial, Published on 15/12/2019
» The Excise Department should carefully consider the so-called "car demolition roadmap" being tabled for discussion tomorrow by representatives of the automotive industry.
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Tackling road slaughter
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2017
» The government has prepared another public relations drive to address the holiday road slaughter, beginning Dec 21. This year's twist will be the slogan "777". It is meant to be read as seven-seven-seven, which simply means the New Year's campaign will last three weeks, rather than the "seven dangerous days" of the recent past. Authorities start from a weak point, since last year's safety campaign saw a 25% rise in holiday highway fatalities, to a record 478 -- more than 68 deaths a day.
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Hailing future of taxi service
News, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2016
» The latest move by Uber, a smartphone-based taxi service, to expand its service to Chiang Mai, is a reminder to the Transport Ministry that it is time to clear up the legal concerns which affect operators of this increasingly popular ride-sharing business.
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Blow for start-ups
News, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2016
» The decision to axe the start-up motorcycle taxi businesses UberMoto and GrabBike was poorly considered and has already sparked a toxic reaction from the public and entrepreneurs. The effect of the ban on the smartphone-controlled public transportation business is widespread, and is having a negative impact on government policy. More importantly, it is causing confusion and resentment among the public and potential start-up investors.
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