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Don't forget migrant roots
News, Published on 12/04/2013
» The traditional Songkran New Year that will begin tomorrow is not only an occasion for water splashing fun to beat the April heat. It is also time to think of family, and return to one's hometown and celebrate one's roots.
Thank you, Iron Lady
News, Published on 12/04/2013
» I join Martin R in lauding the late Baroness Thatcher (PostBag, April 11), but do not idolise her to the extent of condemning those who are still bitter against her. One tribute said it all _ that few could say that their existence on this earth had made a difference. Baroness Thatcher could say that.
Debunking our pathogenic political culture
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 12/04/2013
» Songkran will provide Thais with a brief respite from the horrendous summer heat and the divisive parliamentary debate on proposed constitutional amendments. But when the lawmakers return after the holiday, tempers could rise to boiling point.
Thai public television proves to be a test of conscience
News, Published on 12/04/2013
» The word "public" in Thai has long been mixed up, or even used interchangeably, with the word "state". This weak and obfuscated notion of the "public" is illustrated quite evidently in the recent frenzy surrounding public television, a relatively new media sector in Thailand.
The well-being of young ones must always come first
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/04/2013
» The case of the kindergarten teacher charged with recklessness for allegedly leaving a three-year-old child in a sweltering school van, causing the little girl to slip into a coma, has once again put the teaching profession in the hot seat.
Water, water everywhere
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/04/2013
» 'Twas the day before Songkran and all through the nation,<BR> Office workers were counting down the minutes till their vacation.<BR> They procrastinated on Facebook instead of filling out a spreadsheet,<BR> Posting lame weather statuses like "Good golly, what's with this heat?"
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/04/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!