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Worry goes viral
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon and Yu Hsiang Wang, Published on 17/02/2020
» The coronavirus that emerged late last year in central China has taken a terrible toll of human lives, but as efforts to contain it gather momentum, attention is turning to the health of the Chinese, Asian and global economies. How sick are they and how long might a full recovery take?
Pope reveals 'secret to a happy heart'
News, Thana Boonlert & Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 23/11/2019
» His Holiness Pope Francis urged all young people to "keep the fire of love burning" in darkness, in a message to encourage the youth in their times of difficulties, during a Holy Mass at the 109-year-old Assumption Cathedral in Bang Rak yesterday evening.
Trump skips Asean Summit once again
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri & Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/10/2019
» US President Donald Trump yesterday named Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Robert O'Brien, as his special envoy to the United States-Asean Summit and the East Asia Summit, which will be held this weekend.
Gandhi's birthday inspires non-violent approach to conflicts
Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/10/2019
» The recent international day of non-violence encouraged leaders and policymakers to use Gandhi's unorthodox non-violent approach to solve conflicts. It also reminded modern society to look up to the exemplary life of Gandhi, who employed non-violence and Satyagraha — a particular form of non-violent resistance — in the fight against tyranny.
Following in the footsteps of Finland
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 03/02/2019
» As air quality in Bangkok and the vicinity continues to exceed safety levels, people have begun to change their lifestyles while the government mulls several policy changes.
Breaking the crime cycle through work and training
News, PATPON SABPAITOON, Published on 24/12/2018
» From the outside, Rayong Central Prison looks just like another detention centre -- ringed by towering walls that are topped with electrified barbed wire.
Drugs worth over 4.5 billion baht seized in November
Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/12/2018
» Multiple caches of illicit drugs -- altogether worth more than 4.5 billion baht -- were seized during coordinated raids in November.
B15,000 tax deduction approved
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon & Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/12/2018
» The cabinet has approved a maximum 15,000-baht income tax deduction for purchases of tyres, books and One Tambon One Product (Otop) items purchased between Dec 15 and Jan 16 next year.
Young voters find voice
News, Om Jotikasthira and Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 28/10/2018
» Just months after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) eased the political ban allowing parties to recruit new members and select candidates, parties have now begun to float ideas about how to attract the support of first-time voters.
Exports key for Asean: Mahathir
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/10/2018
» Asean countries should transition to becoming producers of goods and services rather than consumers, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said during an address at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok on Thursday at the end of his two-day trip to Thailand.