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Rein in the NBTC bullies
News, Published on 18/09/2013
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which has failed at most of its assigned work, has recently tried to expand its powers by intimidation and prying into areas where it does not belong.
Myanmar military maintains its clout
News, Published on 18/09/2013
» Today marks the 25th anniversary of the last military takeover in Myanmar in 1988. That was the third major military intervention in the country's political history since its independence.
Come clean on rice price
News, Published on 18/09/2013
» I agree with Deputy Democrat Party leader Korn Chatikavanij that Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan must come clean and supply details of the supposed agreement to sell 1.2 million tonnes of rice to China especially when the minister insists that "the price is good". Exactly what price did you sell the rice at, minister? If China agreed to buy at even one cent over world market price, it's shortchanging its own citizens; why would they do that?
As Asean connects, economic stability is crucial
News, Published on 18/09/2013
» As Thailand and its counterparts take gradual steps towards the Asean Economic Community (AEC), a quick self-assessment reveals a number of missing links.
Free trade deal threatens farmers
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 18/09/2013
» Is Thailand no longer an agricultural country? Many people believe so and they have the statistics to prove their point. I beg to differ.
Dum and dumber
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 18/09/2013
» It seems that the more media channels we have access to, the greater the amount of upsetting or annoying news that can reach us every day, putting our patience or our judgement to the test.
110-inch TV is proof size does matter
Life, James Hein, Published on 18/09/2013
» One of the best things about being involved in this industry is the continuous stream of new goodies I get to look at. The IFA gadget show was held recently in Berlin with the usual range of new devices on display. A Cliff's Notes-type synopsis follows.