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What King Kim III craves above all else
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/04/2018
» What does Kim Jong-un want? One thing: security.
Time to stop the torture
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2018
» Two horror stories from the justice system point once again the urgent need for intervention and reform. Two men are dead in separate incidents. Corrections officials admit that a prisoner in the Samut Prakan Central Prison was horrifically beaten in a "discipline session" shortly before his death was reported. In Buri Ram, meanwhile, a man arrested for poaching -- and denied bail -- died from what medical examiners said were spleen injuries and "massive" blood loss.
'Education sandbox': Reforming the way to reform
News, Nicha Pittayapongsakorn, Published on 25/04/2018
» Public education is sensitive to policy interventions, often with unintended consequences. Some changes such as an increase in teacher rewards or a tweak in curriculum design can cause a long-lasting effect on how schools operate, how teachers teach and ultimately how students learn.
North-south divide grows ever more dangerous
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 25/04/2018
» When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the southern city of Chennai recently, he must've been startled by the welcome he received. Half the city, it seemed, had turned out to wave black flags at his motorcade, as well as banners that read "Go Back, Modi". When the prime minister hopped into a helicopter, the crowds cleverly sent up black balloons in its wake.
Levelling out Thailand's political seesaw
News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 25/04/2018
» Finally, the State Financial and Fiscal Discipline Act of 2018 has taken effect, despite criticism about the controversial clause that virtually bans populist policies. It is seen as an attempt by the ruling regime under the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to limit the role of elected representatives in turning campaign promises into government policies. With that, a democratic principle turns upside down.
Squeezing the blood out of a durian
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 25/04/2018
» With Thai durians selling like hot cakes on Alibaba's Tmall platform, the regime has every reason to believe its deal to have the e-commerce giant promote Thai products will be a resounding success. But Thai farmers may not necessarily gain as much from this as they expect.
Serving the nation
News, Postbag, Published on 25/04/2018
» Re: "Put an end to conscription for good of all", (Opinion, April 23).