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Tiny Brunei takes on Asean chair
News, Published on 27/12/2012
» Many challenges lie ahead for Asean in the year ahead. Security concerns will be characterised by heightened tensions in the South China Sea as the dispute remains unresolved. China has not been shy in asserting its interests in the territories it disputes with Asean countries and Japan.
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It's vital to find the root causes
News, Published on 27/12/2012
» With its low pay and long working hours, teaching is an unenviable job. But in the three southernmost provinces, it is also highly risky because of the deadly threat posed by Islamic extremist gangs. Grim statistics which show 157 teachers or educators killed in the past nine years, including four who were murdered within the space of 19 days between Nov 22 and Dec 11, provide a chilling reminder of the perils to anyone aspiring to become a teacher in the strife-torn region.
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PM's intentions dubious
News, Published on 27/12/2012
» I have no problem with changing our constitution, as the Constitutional Court has ruled that the 2007 version allows amendment by article. But the entire process must be transparent, including motives.
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Encourage all kids, not just your own
News, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 27/12/2012
» The holiday season is in full force and I've been enjoying a number of wonderful parties since late last week. One of the more important ones for me was the Open House ceremony at my son's school which takes place at this time each and every year. It is a time when parents have a chance to watch children in class, talk to the teachers, and watch them perform on stage. I have been doing this for six years already.
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Airlines must flock together on climate
News, Published on 27/12/2012
» The European Commission (EC) "stopped the clock" for inclusion of international aviation in its Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
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Time to look a gift horse in the mouth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2012
» It's holiday season, a time for festivities and cheer, a time to reminisce and to dream, to exchange gifts with friends and family.
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Fuming over first-car scheme
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/12/2012
» The worst is yet to come for Bangkok's traffic. Over the past few months, I have spent twice as much time as before stuck in traffic jams. Although I am not an expert, I believe this has something to do with the government's first-car scheme. The programme allows new car buyers to claim tax rebates of up to 100,000 baht per vehicle per person. Since its inception, more than one million new vehicles have been purchased, or about 30,000 new cars a day. By the end of this year, the number of the "first cars" is likely to exceed 1.2 million.
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Bangkok governor, it's an insane job
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 27/12/2012
» Early next year there will be an election to choose the next Bangkok governor. No doubt the question on everyone’s mind is, what the heck does the Bangkok governor actually do?
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