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In Australia, surfing soothes asylum-seekers' fears of sea
News, Associated Press, Published on 06/04/2016
» They gather under the blazing sun and blue skies of an Australian beach, looking out at the water that once symbolised so much misery: Terrifying boat trips marked by sickness and death and the constant dread that their own lives might be nearing the end. But today, the sea will become their unlikely saviour.
'Panama Papers' put new spotlight on global elite
News, Published on 06/04/2016
» From Moscow to Reykjavik to Buenos Aires and beyond, the same two words are suddenly reverberating in financial circles: Offshore accounts.
No adjusting the data
News, Postbag, Published on 06/04/2016
» Based on the size and scope of the Panama Papers leak and the fact that it will keep investigators busy for years, it undoubtedly deserves the acronym PPL.
Community rights clause not fooling anyone
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 06/04/2016
» The right of citizens and communities to protect the environment against harmful development projects is now back in the draft constitution, thanks to fierce pressure by civil society nationwide. So people can relax now, right? Not a chance.
Army should open its ears
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2016
» The government has ignored public input on its policies, programmes, projects and, now, the draft constitution. This disregard for citizens' opinions is creating a dangerous atmosphere. Far from "returning happiness to the Thai people" as promised 23 months ago, the military regime since the power putsch has widened the rifts in society. Now, it is also creating rifts where none existed.
Deadly rail crossings and crash deja vu
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/04/2016
» It's appalling. The sight of the crash between a train and a coach that killed four and injured more than 20 at a rail crossing in Nakhon Pathom on Sunday was sad beyond words.