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Senate tipped to throw out bill
News, Published on 05/11/2013
» The Senate is likely to reject the controversial blanket amnesty bill when it reaches the Upper House next week.
Weng objects after red-shirt TV pulls 4 presenters' shows
News, Published on 05/11/2013
» Pheu Thai list-MP and United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) core member Weng Tojirakarn has asked AsiaUpdate, the satellite TV station for the red shirts, why it has removed shows hosted by four leading red-shirt figures from its schedule.
Hearing backs Mae Wong dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2013
» NAKHON SAWAN - Most of the 2,000 or so residents who attended a public hearing on the controversial Mae Wong dam project on Monday believe the dam could ease floods and droughts in the province. They urged the government to go ahead with its construction.
Surapong to clarify details of temple case on Saturday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul says he will clarify details of the Preah Vihear temple case on Saturday.
Bomb blitz in Narathiwat leaves nine people injured
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2013
» NARATHIWAT : Five bombs exploded in quick succession yesterday evening in Rueso and Muang districts, injuring 9 people, local authorities say.
Dam hearing must be fair
News, Published on 05/11/2013
» An important meeting is scheduled to take place in Phrae tomorrow evening. At least, it was important, until politics and dirty tricks changed the outlook.
Tacit knowledge's vast economy
News, Published on 05/11/2013
» Almost all rich countries are rich because they exploit technological progress. They have moved the bulk of their labour force out of agriculture and into cities, where knowhow can be shared more easily. Their families have fewer children and educate them more intensively, thereby facilitating further technological progress.
Postbag: Don't forget the minority
News, Published on 05/11/2013
» The rush of the House of Representatives to pass the controversial blanket amnesty bill on Friday around 4am should remind many of a speech by former British prime minister Tony Blair, a guest to the government-sponsored unity forum, on Sept 2.
Amnesty of betrayal can't rewrite history
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 05/11/2013
» There is nothing that unites the "We Hate Thaksin" brigade more than the possibility of an amnesty for the exiled former prime minister.
'Big Brother' plays high odds in bill gambit
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 05/11/2013
» In a recent interview with Post Today newspaper, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said that as a businessman, he understands give-and-take as part and parcel of negotiations.