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    No petty matters

    Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 04/02/2012

    » The camera fixed its probing gaze on Luis Suarez, crouched on the bench with the slightly anxious expression of a man who's loaded with guilt for failing to bear the torch of hope for Liverpool fans during the match against arch-rivals Manchester United during the FA Cup's fourth round last weekend.

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    Forecast is brighter

    News, Published on 05/02/2012

    » A survey released last week by accounting and consultancy firm Grant Thornton found that business executives in Thailand are among the most stressed in the world, and reported an increase in stress levels in the last year that was surpassed by executives in only five other countries. Not surprisingly, executives in Thailand and elsewhere listed anxiety over reaching performance targets as by far their biggest worry. Fortunately there was other news last week that may help to calm the nerves of Thai executives.

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    An enlightening perspective

    News, Published on 05/02/2012

    » With regard to the controversy raging over Section 112, this quote from Voltaire is quite is relevant: "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." Provided what you say is not in conflict with the current law, I might add.

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    A fair (traffic) cop

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/02/2012

    » One of the more encouraging news items of the week was the report that policewomen are now back on the streets of the Big Mango with the unenviable task of handling traffic duty. Eighteen ladies who used to provide security for VIPs and were known as the Sweet Troop will be taking their saccharine charms to the streets.

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    Will there be blood?

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/02/2012

    » In 2012, the question most often put to me is not "Voranai, how are you?" Or, "Hey there, may I have your pin number?" Nope, it's "Will there be violence?" I'm not clairvoyant but I do know that fate is inexorable, so let's consider this.

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    Reminder of Iraq run-up

    News, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 05/02/2012

    » The sabre rattling over an attack on Iran, now in full swing, is following the identical game plan that was mounted before the 2003 attack on Iraq.

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    Tense standoff at Thammasat over lese majeste law

    Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/02/2012

    » My sympathy to Thammasat University rector Somkit Lertpaithoon who is in the unfortunate position of being caught in the middle of a potentially hostile confrontation between the Nitirat group and their supporters on the one hand and their opponents on the other over the lese majeste law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code.

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    Using money as a cure-all

    News, Published on 03/02/2012

    » It would be a big mistake for the government and the military to believe they can bury the hatchet with the victims of state violence if the compensation money is large enough.

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    Get to the real point

    News, Published on 03/02/2012

    » Re: "Calls mount to overhaul Article 112" (BP, Feb 2). What are we asking for: a revision of Article 112 of the Criminal Code, or what? Most of us who follow the news will have come across the proposals on the revision of Article 112, especially from Nitirat. Many renowned people around the world support this group. Others, mostly Thai, show their opposition through actions and speech.

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    Baan Muang Editorial

    News, Published on 03/02/2012

    » No matter how hard it may try, the Nitirat group will not be able to muster public support for its call to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code and rewrite Chapter 2 of the constitution, which deals with the monarchy.

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