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    There have probably been better years

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/12/2021

    » Well we've just about scraped through the Year of the Ox. It was a strange time, rather like living in a vacuum, not entirely sure what would happen next. Nothing could have been worse than 2020, but 2021 wasn't far off. At the start of the year there was hope that the cloud of Covid could be shaken off and we would all become happy folks in the Land of Smiles again, but it didn't quite work out that way -- it's the hope that kills you.

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    Sisters are doin' it for themselves

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/06/2017

    » Call it teen power. Or the epitome of kawaii culture. Or a great marketing idea. Some may also detect a strange, Lolita-tinted vibe. But with their own TV, anime and manga series, as well as the record for "highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold", AKB48, with 48 members, are a long-standing Japanese idol girl-group known for their super-cute style and catchy tunes. It has been described as a national phenomenon in its country of origin, with a devoted fanbase that has followed the band's songs and merchandise since its inception over a decade ago in 2005.

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    Under the weather

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2023

    » The collapse of a fabric roof at Indoor Stadium Huamark has stoked fears about the safety of operating in public buildings.

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    Welcoming a new decade!

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 03/01/2020

    » For those of you who may have missed it, we are in a new decade. Yes, you read that right. No, you are not hallucinating. Yes, we are all old. Welcome to the beginning of the 2020s where films like Back To The Future and Blade Runner are not just classics but the future worlds depicted in them are now effectively in the past; where years like 2050 and 2060 no longer sound ridiculous like they did back in the early 2000s and where those born in 2000 are 20 years old. It's a lot to take in, that's for sure. With every new year also comes the declarations of "New year, new me" posted all over social media and vocally announced at dinner tables everywhere. Resolutions are made and kept for a good two weeks or so before being thrown out the window. So instead of trying to expect things to happen that we aren't even sure will happen, let's take a look at the stuff that we're fairly certain will happen this year. Here's a couple of things to look forward to this 2020.

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    Flood situation worsens as crisis becomes political

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2011

    » Flood waters continue to move deeper into Bangkok as the city and national governments just can't seem to fully cooperate with each other.

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    A weird and wonderful journey

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2018

    » When Roger Crutchley set off from London on a mainly overland sojourn to Australia as a 22-year-old, little did he know that he had embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. Fate had him destined to head towards Thailand instead, which eventually became his home away from home for now almost half a century. And counting.

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    Chief of MJets wary of private jet airport plan

    Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 25/09/2017

    » The plan to build an airport dedicated to private jets with runways and taxiways, mooted by the Thai authority, is not a viable proposition, say industry leaders.

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    My dream of a future leader

    Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/12/2015

    » As the year draws to a close, it's a perfect time to review the issue of leadership, which is the main theme of this column, and think about what type of leadership we should dream of in the future.

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    Storm watch

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2012

    » For the first time this year, weather watchers have a storm system to watch in the South China Sea. Newly-named as GAEMI (21W), it is expected to grow into a significant tropical storm or worse and head in our direction.

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    Don Mueang to the rescue

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2012

    » All of a sudden, Bangkok’s second airport is taking on greater importance as Suvarnabhumi struggles to cope with increased passenger traffic.

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