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    Art under stress

    Life, Published on 02/12/2015

    » Life's critics take a look at how artists in different fields reflected upon Thailand's political situation over the past 18 months — or why they chose not to.

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    The shape-shifting form of protests

    Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 06/10/2015

    » The streets remained empty and all was quiet when thousands of people gathered last Wednesday night to protest against the government's Single Gateway proposal. Protesters weren't, however, down at major landmarks like Asoke or Ratchaprasong intersections, but simply in front of their computer screens. By merely punching the refresh button, these protesters let their resentment known to the authorities by crashing at least six government sites, including the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.

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    Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot

    Business, Published on 07/09/2015

    » Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.

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    Resilience of Thai tourism after disaster strikes

    Business, Published on 04/09/2015

    » The Ratchaprasong bombing on Aug 17 took the country and the world by surprise. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Thailand too is a victim since authorities have noted the bombers intended to damage tourism and the economy. The extent of the harm done to tourism is what we will examine today.

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    Dancer in the light

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/08/2015

    » Kanyanan Jittreenit performs traditional Thai dance for a living. It's a relatively safe job, unless you perform at the Erawan Shrine. Though rare, there are a few occupational hazards for <i>nang ram</i> -- female dancers -- at this world-famous, four-faced Lord Brahma shrine on the corner of Ratchaprasong intersection, a site of many political demonstrations and, most recently, a bomb attack.

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    The (sur)real world

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 11/03/2015

    » Chulayarnnon Siriphol can't keep his jokes to himself. He has the boyish — some might say nerdy — looks of a milk-fed goody two-shoes mama's boy, but in his films, the 29-year-old often thrives on pranks, satire, mischief and a brand of droll, childlike humour that cuts through the slough of hypocrisy.

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    Pardon: Stir up conflict again?

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2011

    » Political protests & now floods have crippled businesses & increased unemployment for years. Proposed pardon could restart the downward spiral.

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    Why invest in Thailand?

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2011

    » Investor confidence is essential to attract investment. Many investors have had second thoughts after recent policy changes.

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    Measures to curb baht appreciation

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2010

    » The value of the baht is rising and by making Thai exports more expensive overseas, threaten small and medium Thai exporters.

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