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BMA's traffic snarl blues
News, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2015
» Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra made some solid points about traffic last week. It boiled down to facts that others have made for decades, but with some new ideas on what to do about them. The undeniable truth is that no matter what statistics one wields -- the governor had an attention-grabbing new one -- there are more cars in Bangkok than can fit on its streets.
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Heed the costs of gold mining
News, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2015
» Finally, the cries of the small people -- the rural inhabitants affected by the gold mining operations in Loei's Wang Sapung district and Phichit's Tap Klor district -- have been heard.
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Mr Xi goes to Washington
News, Editorial, Published on 22/09/2015
» Chinese President Xi Jinping is to arrive in the United States today on a visit that will last a week. The lengthy stay will include time at the United Nations, where the General Assembly is starting its 70th annual session. Still, such a long visit should provide time to talk over relations with President Barack Obama and other top officials. US-China ties are among the most-watched and most important diplomatic relations in the world, and they have important implications in our region.
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Kick-starting the economy
News, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2015
» The new man in charge of the nation's economy has made a big impression. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, also known as the economy czar, got full authority from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to seize the reins, and he has quickly shown his no-nonsense approach.
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Lion City must adapt again
News, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2015
» Singapore celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday in a manner befitting a proud, ageing person. While the young people danced, sang and paid honour, the smiling, beneficent maestro was seated calmly, waving benignly to the masses. Just like the rich grandparents who spent their lifetimes in hard work and long, ultimately successful hours, Singapore itself starts a journey towards 60 years of age and beyond and questions will emerge about who will take over and what changes are likely to occur.
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Time to rethink our economic strategy
News, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2015
» Hampered by sluggish exports which have been the engine of Thai growth, consumers have been reluctant to spend due to concerns over slow domestic growth and a global economic recovery. As a result, Thailand’s consumer confidence index fell to a 14-month low in July.
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Biodiversity gains await
News, Editorial, Published on 10/07/2015
» Thailand's rich biodiversity has been largely untapped. To blame is a consistent lack of policy support for research and development into Thai plants and herbs for their medicinal values. Such R&D could yield huge economic benefits for the country.
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