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Prejudice in the academy
News, Published on 09/06/2015
» Kath Khangpiboon has a problem with Thammasat University. It's a serious problem, insidious and corrosive. As detailed in this newspaper and likely to end up becoming a court case, the university rated her as a qualified lecturer and offered her a job. Then, university officials suddenly reversed their decision, withdrew the employment offer without giving a reason — and went completely silent. Ms Kath and the majority of people who have looked into the case believe the state university has decided she can't have the job because Ms Kath identifies as transgender.
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Solidarity key to Europe's future
News, Joseph Stiglitz, Published on 09/06/2015
» European Union leaders continue to play a game of brinkmanship with the Greek government. Greece has met its creditors' demands far more than halfway. Yet Germany and Greece's other creditors continue to demand that the country sign on to a programme that has proven to be a failure, and that few economists ever thought could, would, or should be implemented.
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PM may have last laugh on 'reforms first'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/06/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha often tells reporters that despite his volatile temper, he is a funny man.
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Prayut should not miss the chance to exit with grace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/06/2015
» I don't think Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is one of our country's worst prime ministers, but I do however believe, in principle, that by breaking his promise not to stay on in power any longer than was stated in the original roadmap will do him more harm than good.
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Opec opens oil spigots in price war with US shale
News, Published on 09/06/2015
» As expected, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) agreed on Friday to maintain crude oil production at 30 million barrels a day. In effect, that means a licence for both Opec and non-Opec producers to increase output as they see fit. Saudi Arabia intends to continue its price war on US shale that was interrupted by the recent speculative upswing in crude prices.
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The land of police shrugs
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 09/06/2015
» Since January, Thailand has welcomed more than 19 million tourists, though numbers are expected to slow down as we enter the so-called low season. However, to prepare for the year-end high season when tourism is set to pick up again, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports invited diplomats to a meeting last month to ensure the safety of those travelling in Thailand.
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For female offenders, jail often no solution
News, Published on 09/06/2015
» Prison overcrowding is a major concern in many countries. With more than 10 million people in prisons worldwide, this issue has been raised by the United Nations on a number of occasions to call for responsive action from its member countries.
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Same old excuses given for flooding - so fix them
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/06/2015
» Back in mid-March when inner Bangkok was awash after unexpected heavy rain, city governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra foolishly shot off his mouth, telling his critics to "go live in the highlands" if they don't like being flooded.
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