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Reform bickering is not helping to get the job done
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/08/2015
» I just cannot understand the logic of Wanchai Sornsiri, a member of the National Reform Council (NRC), and his rejection of the draft constitution, and his "death wish" that this piece of supreme law be killed.
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Quit moaning and fix Thailand's problems (Full text)
News, David Lyman, Published on 10/08/2015
» Historically, the US is not thrilled by military coups, particularly those which it does not orchestrate. They are anathema to the US foreign policy dictum of "love only democracies". Why such coups occur is of minor importance.
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Asean hostage to poor governance
News, Yan Flint, Published on 10/08/2015
» As the Asean foreign ministers head home after another intensive round of discussions in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the inception of the Asean Economic Community in less than five months' time, several important issues remain unresolved. These include illegal migration and trafficking, the depletion of fish stocks, trans-border haze, weak civil aviation regulations and a failure to agree on air traffic rights, and the lack of substantive progress on the proposed South China Sea Code of Conduct.
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It's time to take Prayut at his word
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/08/2015
» In Prayut we trust? Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha made it clear, again, on his weekly show on Friday night, that he had no desire to stay longer in office and is looking forward to an elected government taking over Government House from him.
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Avoid TPP pact for now
News, Editorial, Published on 10/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has it exactly right about the US-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact. It is a deal that could make or break Thailand -- especially break. He gave the correct diplomatic response to a visiting US business group that was trying to press Thailand and other countries into joining and increasing their participation in TPP. Thailand must study it carefully, and then study it again. It would be impolitic and actually impolite to just say "no". It would be wrong and possibly catastrophic to say "yes".
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Little chair of horrors
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 10/08/2015
» Going to the dentist is an ordeal that I dread. I try my best to avoid having to go to the dentist by brushing my teeth after every meal. And since I'm not a fan of fizzy drinks and sweets, I've managed to keep my teeth intact to a certain extent. I can't remember the last time I was at the dentist's; it must have been at least a decade ago. I have great admiration for those who manage to keep their teeth until they're old. I'm hoping I'm going to be one of those people, but last week, after eating some crispy dried pork, my tooth chipped. It's a horrible feeling, to suddenly feel something like a grain of sand in your mouth which you know shouldn't be there.
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Trade pact is needed
News, Postbag, Published on 10/08/2015
» Re: “Time to rethink our economic strategy”, (Editorial, Aug 9).
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Time for Singapore to reflect
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/08/2015
» Thailand's southern neighbour has just celebrated with pride and emotion 50 years of existence as a nation state.
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