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Reading elections in the stars
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/02/2019
» The reestablishment of democracy after the March 24 election is not the only thing politicians and citizens are looking forward to.
Democrats confident of bagging 20 House seats in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2019
» The Democrat Party has set its sights on winning at least 20 House seats in Bangkok in the March 24 general election by keeping its old fans and wooing first-time voters, deputy party leader Korn Chatikavanij said.
Indictment of the innocent
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 17/02/2019
» It wasn't a good week for those who claim the March 24 general election will be free and fair. The "gateway to resumption of government accountability and democracy building" seemed firmly closed.
We need to look after creepy-crawlies
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/02/2019
» There was a disturbing report this week that the world is running out of insects, primarily due to pesticide poisoning. Having just read an article in which a scientist warned "if insects were to disappear, the world would fall apart", I suspect this is not good news. However, the world already seems to be falling apart without any help from absent insects. Admittedly the declining insect population is difficult to appreciate in Thailand where it is hard to experience a day without an encounter with some kind of bug. In my small garden there are plenty of crawling things creeping about, ready to sneakily bite me at the first opportunity.
Refugees, not 'escapees'
News, Postbag, Published on 17/02/2019
» Re: "Cops recapture 2 Uighur escapees", (BP, Feb 15).
Thai stars ready to fight for nine Olympic places
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 17/02/2019
» Thailand are aiming to earn as many as nine tickets to the badminton competition of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Hashtags on the hustings
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/02/2019
» Political rookies in Thailand are embracing hashtag campaigns to make their way to the House.
UN calls for economic help for Laos
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2019
» As a transit country, Thailand should play a significant role in helping the neighbouring landlocked country of Laos improve their economic growth to achieve the goals of the 10-year-Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2014-2024, according to the programme's chief.
Can anyone knock down the towering Thunder Castle?
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 17/02/2019
» A lot has changed since Buriram United lifted the coveted Thai League 1 trophy for a record sixth time in September and that include some noteworthy modifications in the defending champions' line-up as well.
Language of love
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 17/02/2019
» How was your Valentine's Day? Mine was really, really special.