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Drivers, passengers face harsh penalties for breaking traffic laws
News, Published on 23/03/2017
» Motorists and passengers now face stricter penalties if they violate traffic laws, according to an order issued under the sweeping powers of Section 44 of the interim charter issued on Tuesday.
‘Rabies epidemic’ is fake news, say animal activists
Published on 23/03/2018
» Ignorance, sensationalist reporting and populist posturing by officials have contributed to distorted information about the recent prevalence of rabies, say advocates for animal welfare, leading to unnecessary slaughter and promotion of policies likely to spread the disease.
Scandinavian myth
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 17/02/2017
» However much we desire to live in peace, when our nations' leaders beat the drums of war we are obliged to exchange our sickles for guns and march off to combat evil (our side of course good). Through training and luck we return victorious from the fray, perhaps without a leg but with a medal to compensate for it.
A Gist of the Different Types of Thai Facebook Posts
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/03/2017
» This week, I give you the low-down on the different types of "friends" and facebook posts you'll most probably have lining up your newsfeed. In this world of chaos, it's always nice to be able to spot some sort of pattern. See if any one of these applies to your "list". I'm 99% sure you'll be able to find at least five you know IRL or online.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 18/03/2017
» 1. Flying as a couple (or gang) just got even sweeter with the new double bed and adjustable panels unveiled by Qatar Airways last week. This QSuite, which allows groups to socialise or create their own room, will be in operation in June. In the meantime, try to score a trip to your dream destination by taking part in their "Going Places Together" campaign. Visit www.qrgoingplacestogether.com for a chance to win round-trip tickets valued at more than 200,000 baht. Between this year and next, a total of 15 new destinations will be launched. Later this year, the airline will also be flying to Chiang Mai, and new spots such as Canberra, Auckland, Dublin, Las Vegas, Rio de Janeiro, Sarajevo, Skopje and Nice.
Seat belt confusion
News, Postbag, Published on 11/04/2017
» I fully support the wearing of car seat belts in an effort to increase passenger safety; but would someone in authority please clarify in simple terms the latest rules regarding seat belts and the carrying of passengers in vehicles?
Found in translation
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 24/04/2016
» During prime-time weekend slots, thousands of Myanmar TV viewers are glued to the box to catch up with the latest instalment of Karma, a drama so popular that it's currently being rerun for the third time.
A crime-busting dog
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 18/11/2016
» What is the most intelligent animal? Orangutans, dolphins and pigs are in competition for that honour. Yank author Robert Crais claims dogs. Training hones their natural skills. They have the advantage of hearing that is seven times sharper than man's, not to mention their sharp sense of smell.
Queen's Birthday: Helping people to walk again
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2012
» 24,000 people in Thailand have lost legs, mostly from auto accidents. New artificial leg reduces cost to 35,000 from 50,000.
Prioritising pleasure above all else
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/04/2015
» I once witnessed a restaurant employee walk out on her job in the middle of a busy lunch rush simply because her Western boss commented on the quality of her work, which made her unhappy.