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Wildlife foundation head sets the record straight
News, Published on 23/03/2012
» Re: "Melee over wildlife issue gathers steam" (BP, March 22).
Victims of political violence wait for justice
News, Published on 23/03/2012
» While Thai politicians and the army jockey for position and influence to debate a new constitution and the possible return of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, those responsible for at least 91 deaths and 2,000 injuries on the streets of Bangkok in 2010 remain free.
Service charge reaches tipping point
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/03/2012
» One of the world's forever-favourite words must be "Friday". For many, this evening and the ensuing weekend will be a time to dine, wine or even indulge oneself with a spa, massage or any of the other pampering services that Thailand is famous for. Let's say, whatever you end up doing, you have a good time. Good food or excellent service from hospitable, dedicated staff, for example. What are your habits when the tab arrives?
Fresh doubts hit Myanmar
News, Published on 26/03/2012
» The eyes of the world have frequently been on Myanmar over the past 50 years, but seldom as hopefully as this week. On Sunday, Southeast Asia's most recent abusive dictatorship will hold by-elections. Prominent among the candidates is Aung San Suu Kyi, the very model of a modern democrat. Until recently, Myanmar authorities banned, barred, abused and imprisoned her in their effort to keep democracy and accountability at bay. The new government is risking a lot by the way it is conducting the coming elections.
Economy? Try choice!
News, Published on 26/03/2012
» Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong says the troubled economy needs to be re-balanced and suggests increased domestic demand, imports and foreign investment are the solution.
Plerng Morakot (Emerald Fire)
News, Published on 26/03/2012
» The Royal Thai Police Office must clean up its own house in order to win the war on drugs. My own investigations reveal corrupt policemen are behind the illegal drug trade. Without their involvement, it is impossible for drug traffickers to continue their illegal business.
KPI disturbed by 'selective' use of report
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 26/03/2012
» I couldn't agree more with a suggestion by the King Prajadhipok's Institute's research team on national reconciliation that all political players, including the government and the opposition, must try to build an atmosphere conducive to a meaningful dialogue to resolve Thailand's deep-seated political conflict.
Kwanchai, Sanan spring surprises
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/03/2012
» Thumbs up for Kwanchai Praipana. Thumbs down for Sanan Kachornprasart. The one thing that makes Mr Kwanchai stand out from the rest of the red shirt brigade is that he puts the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship in an awkward position from time to time. The latest incident was last Monday.
Who's to bless and who's to blame?
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 26/03/2012
» One of the easiest ways to get a dinner conversation going at my house with a 27-year-old son and a 15-year-old daughter is to discuss the hottest item in the social network that day.
Infiltrating a roadside sex stall
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 23/03/2012
» I recently spent a lovely evening strolling through Soi Nasty, which runs parallel to Everything Decent Comes Here to Die Street. I'm sure you guys are familiar with this area, as it's the perfect place to have a blessed family outing, propose marriage to your beloved, or reach enlightenment. In this culturally enriching district friendly strangers yell out to you, polite men grab your hand, generous women offer themselves like sacrificial lambs, and some motorcyclists even swerve to avoid making sidewalk squash out of you.