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Why social progress really matters
News, Published on 21/04/2015
» Economic growth has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and improved the lives of many more over the last half-century. Yet it is increasingly evident that a model of human development based on economic progress alone is incomplete. A society which fails to address basic human needs, equip people to improve their quality of life, protect the environment and provide opportunities to many of its citizens is not succeeding. Inclusive growth requires both economic and social progress.
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Put charter's idealistic bent to the vote
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/04/2015
» The new draft charter is 130 pages long, but only four paragraphs of it should justify the need for it to go through a national referendum.
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Great sand wall of China
News, Published on 21/04/2015
» Satellite photos proved last week what insiders have been saying for months. China is building, dredging and raising multiple military fortifications throughout the Spratly Islands. Beijing has almost finished an impressive 3,000-metre runway capable of handling the largest warplanes.
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Public must wait for chance to deliver its verdict
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/04/2015
» A thought about the charter has disturbed me for weeks. On the one hand, I have optimism as there is some progress in the political roadmap with the 315-section charter draft now finalised and put to a national debate.
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Take your time, not anyone else's
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/04/2015
» A seasoned Thai actor was in the hot seat recently for repeatedly arriving late to work — or failing to show up at all. Some of his fans argued that this is understandable, since he works very hard and is a father of two. Besides, a handsome man like him can do no wrong.
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Punish bad drivers
News, Published on 21/04/2015
» The April 19 editorial about making road safety a priority all year round instead of just during holidays has one great flaw. Penalties for road traffic violations are never severe enough.
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Move quickly to seize forests back from rubber planters
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2015
» With the blessing of the National Council for Peace and Order, the Royal Forest Department intends over the next two years to seize back one million rai of former forest that has been encroached on, cleared and planted in rubber.
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