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Threat to free speech and the future of the internet
News, Published on 12/03/2016
» At the zenith of the uprisings that came to be known as the “Arab Spring”, commentators lauded the progressive power of the internet.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 12/03/2016
» 1 The concept of bicycle co-ops aren’t exactly a thing here in Thailand, but those interested in finding out more about them can do so at the Will Work For Bikes event, taking place on March 19. Commonly found overseas, bicycle co-ops are essentially non-profit bicycle stores designed to help promote the benefits of bicycle riding. This event is designed to be a crowdfunding event for this store, and will feature live music from various artists like Beer Soranut, DJ Lows, Galaga and John Will Sail. You can start showing your support for this cause at 7pm, at the Whiteline bar near Silom 8.
An uncommon village
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/03/2016
» Flooded with shops and restaurants, Thong Lor is one of the most prosperous neighbourhoods in Bangkok. There is hardly nothing you cannot get there. But Vicharee and Varatt Vichit-Vadakan, siblings who have spent their lives hanging around this area, can still discover a jigsaw piece this neighbourhood is missing.
Law has teeth and nasty bite
News, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2016
» The recent shooting to death of a stray dog by veteran politician Tawee Kraikupt captured the public's attention and provoked angry reactions from people who viewed the act as "brutal".
Damper on Songkran
News, Postbag, Published on 12/03/2016
» I hear that the Songkran water festival in Bangkok will be "cut back" to "conserve water"!
Popping the question of hero or killer
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/03/2016
» A hero to some is a murderer to others — how I wish the world were less tortuous.
Capitalism not always route to democracy
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 12/03/2016
» As US President Barack Obama prepares to embark on a historic visit to Cuba this month, the future of the communist-ruled island is the subject of widespread speculation. Some observers are hoping that the ongoing shift toward capitalism, which has been occurring very gradually for five years under Raul Castro’s direction, will naturally lead Cuba toward democracy. Experience suggests otherwise.
Solar rooftops, electric vehicles okayed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/03/2016
» The government has approved a plan to allow houses and factories to generate a combined 100 megawatts of power from solar rooftops.
Prachin Buri plant to kick off for Honda
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/03/2016
» Honda Automobile (Thailand) is set to begin full operations at its new 17.2-billion-baht plant in Prachin Buri's Rojana Industrial Park this month.