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Notorious audio clip furore seems to be fading
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/07/2013
» The "talk of the town" issue last week which was about the audio clip posted on YouTube featuring a private talk between two men, purported to be former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa, seems to have been put to rest _ much to the chagrin of quite a few of us who had expected the military to do something in quick reaction to the clip.
Buddhist violence in Myanmar threatens the region
News, Published on 15/07/2013
» The outburst of Buddhist nationalism in recent times may have long-term implications and the impact is going to be widespread, influencing the security of the entire region of South and Southeast Asia, including the Indian subcontinent.
Torture, cruelty still cry out for a decent response
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 15/07/2013
» Torture and cruel treatment rear their ugly heads worldwide as a pervasive phenomenon. Today's world is all the more challenging where technology is used not only to cause harm but also to mask or hide the scars of such harm.
Minister finds taking a bus is no easy ride
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 15/07/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchat Suttipunt almost hit the right mark on his mission to please passengers relying on public buses in Greater Bangkok.
Sapsiree prevails in decider
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 15/07/2013
» Thailand's Sapsiree Taerattanachai yesterday defeated Yuka Kusunose to win the women's singles title at the US Open Grand Prix Gold.
Moyes unconcerned after opening loss
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 15/07/2013
» David Moyes was unfazed by his losing start as Manchester United manager on Saturday night and chose to look on the bright side of the 1-0 defeat against the Singha All-Stars.
TV rating companies may face regulation
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 15/07/2013
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to regulate TV rating companies to promote competition in the industry.
Banks tighten housing loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2013
» Lenders have tightened their mortgage criteria by cutting loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to prevent speculation in the wake of high household debt and an economic slowdown.
Mitsui looking for regional foothold in Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/07/2013
» Mitsui & Co Ltd, a leading Japanese trading and industrial firm, is returning to invest in Thailand with a vow to join hands with its Thai partners PTT Plc and Siam Cement Group (SCG) to invest overseas when an opportunity arises.
Teaching people to do good
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 15/07/2013
» 'Khun Kriengsak, your column is a good education in helping people to advance in their careers," Arthorn tells me, then adds a constructive suggestion: "I think it would be even better if you could help people navigate toward doing good more frequently."