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Songster Nitipong's appeal to 'Thainess' backfires
News, Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Published on 14/08/2014
» Nitipong Hornak, nicknamed "Dee", is one of the most famous composers Thailand has produced in the past few decades. From wrenching modern love songs to upbeat, high-energy tunes, his music is popular among new and old generations. Undoubtedly, Nitipong has earned a place as a well-respected figure in the music industry.
Preparedness is key to fight Ebola
News, Published on 14/08/2014
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in some West African countries a public health emergency of international concern.
Top brass power play
News, Published on 14/08/2014
» "Names for top defence posts firm" (BP, Aug 13) speculated that deputy army chief Udomdej Seetabutr is favoured for the post of army chief, succeeding Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha with another candidate being Gen Paiboon Khumchaya.
Heed calls for transparency
News, Published on 14/08/2014
» There have been mounting calls for members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the National Reform Council (NRC) and the cabinet, which have yet to be formed, as well as members of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to declare their assets to demonstrate their support for transparency.
Things aren't always as they appear
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/08/2014
» For more than a decade, we have all heard about the violence in the Deep South provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Media reports about crimes, car bombs and attacks on civilians have created a picture of a cursed, dangerous land in my mind. I'm sure it's not only me. Most people in other parts of Thailand also assume that the Deep South is a place we all should avoid. Outsiders are targeted, violence is common and every step is risky.