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Living over troubled waters
Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 01/01/2012
» Obstructions along canals in Bangkok and nearby provinces are commonly cited as a major factor behind this year's flood disaster. However, clearing them has proved a thorny issue for authorities as it means not only removing debris and sediment, but also tearing down people's makeshift homes.
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Regional unity 'lies in sharing languages'
Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 11/03/2012
» There has been a great deal said about the need to improve English-language skills ahead of the formation of the Asean Economic Community in 2015, but much less emphasis is put on communication between members in their native languages. While English is indispensable as a common international language, a multilingual approach also has clear advantages for building regional understanding and relations.
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Reflecting on your financial life plan
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 08/04/2012
» Over the past 12 weeks we have discussed most aspects of a financial life plan. This series has stimulated the minds of many who have asked questions about the aspects discussed.
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Locked up women find fresh outlook thanks to royal programme
Spectrum, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 24/06/2012
» Of Thailand's 25,000 female prisoners, 85% are there due to drug-related offences. Compared to other world prison populations, this percentage is inordinately high, as is that of the rising number of female inmates in relation to male inmates _ some 17% of Thailand's prison population is female. Many are arrested after becoming involved in the drug trade, used as tools by dealers. As young as 18, they are drawn into the wrong kind of company, their gullibility exploited. They tend to be girls with little education from poor families who are desperate for money.
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Power plays on the Mekong
Spectrum, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2012
» Eventually, we could proceed no further. In the distance, a one-metre high gravel barrier emerged from the brownish waters of the Mekong, the planned construction site of the controversial Xayaburi Dam. As we moved closer, we could see the gravel wall had blocked most of the width of the river and there was only a small channel with rocks and rapids left for the longtail boat to navigate through.
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Vanz Boys _ illegal street racers riding for girls and glory
Spectrum, Published on 09/12/2012
» "Even though we try to avoid the police they are part of the thrill," says 22-year-old motorcycle street racer Aod.
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Corporate strategies needed for tightening prime office market
Spectrum, Published on 10/02/2013
» The happy days for occupants of prime office buildings in Bangkok's main business areas are coming to an end. With limited new supply and growing demand, this market segment is now in full recovery.
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Bangkok remains ahead of the pack in asia's luxury residential market
Spectrum, Published on 24/02/2013
» With the spotlight on Asia, its luxury residential market is on many investors' radar. But within Asia itself, the investment choices are many and diverse and it is important to have an understanding of the key markets to ensure a sound investment decision.
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Hard lessons in bid to bring back glory days of Yangon University
Spectrum, Published on 31/03/2013
» Yangon University - which has been at the heart of Myanmar's intellectual and political life for over 75 years - is undergoing a transformation, but for many the changes are cosmetic and too slow.
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'If I'm guilty, execute me': Abhisit on the red shirt crackdown
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 19/05/2013
» Three years to the day that the events of April and May, 2010 culminated in the red shirt crackdown and the surrender of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship's leaders, Thai society remains deeply divided. Some 92 people were killed in the crackdown, from protesters to innocent bystanders, journalists to security personnel.
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