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Dhammakaya splits the Sangha and Thai society
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/01/2016
» There is little doubt about the influence of the Dhammakaya sect among the middle class in this country. That influence has now spread to the Sangha Supreme Council.
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There seems to be little to smile about
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2016
» Let's smile. It's something the state, in particular the Culture Ministry, is promoting in a campaign on decent Thai values -- it wants to see the younger generation smile properly.
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Pyongyang snubs world
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2016
» The claim by North Korea that it tested a thermonuclear weapon last week must be taken seriously. So must the reaction of the world. It is clear there must be consequences for this illegal and brazen act. The Foreign Ministry's statement that it is "deeply concerned" is somewhat of an understatement. Yet it clearly epitomises both the abhorrence and the concern at the actions of a regime that is a serial law-breaker.
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In the new geo-economy, TPP fails
News, Joseph Stiglitz, Published on 11/01/2016
» Last year was a memorable one for the global economy. Not only was overall performance disappointing, but profound changes -- both for better and for worse -- occurred in the global economic system.
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Khlong of death
News, Postbag, Published on 11/01/2016
» Living in a condo overlooking Khlong Saen Saep, I was delighted when the BMA decided to widen the walkway alongside the canal to allow locals to walk and enjoy this wonderful resource.
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China needs to eliminate its market contradictions
News, Michael Schuman, Published on 11/01/2016
» Another tumultuous week for China's stock markets has dealt yet another blow to global confidence in Beijing's policy makers. Each tripped circuit-breaker and policy reversal has underscored the inherent contradiction China faces -- between the leadership's desire for the certainty of state control and the benefits of free markets.
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Expect a smaller golden egg this year
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/01/2016
» Thailand has always been regarded by tourists as the destination for "exotic, fun and friendly people". About 32 million visitors are expected to visit the Kingdom this year, an increase of 7% from an estimated 29.8 million tourists in 2015. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul expects the tourism revenue to grow from 2.2 trillion to the targeted 2.3 trillion baht in 2016.
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