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The King and Thais
News, Postbag, Published on 25/10/2017
» Although I first came to Thailand nearly 50 years ago and have now lived here for 14 years, I am still a foreigner and an outsider, and I would not presume to say I fully understand the relationship between the Thai people and their King.
Shall we bend the law to keep politicians honest?
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 25/10/2017
» In the Land of Smiles where the judiciary has increasingly been a channel widely sought to settle political conflicts and end political cases, one minority judge's ruling on the case against ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra reminds us how far we can go when it comes to criminal prosecution, or to put it in laymen's terms, putting someone in prison.
Rohingya aid badly needed
News, Editorial, Published on 25/10/2017
» Once again, international politics and point-scoring are being put before humanitarian and moral action by the international community. The United Nations organised a donor conference this week to raise funds to help Rohingya refugees. More than 600,000 members of the Muslim minority community have fled violence and threats in Myanmar, and the UN says that number will soon pass 1 million. At the same time, the upheaval in western Myanmar has caused problems elsewhere that also require and deserve international aid.
Open door policy is needed for foreign universities
News, Natchapol Praditpetchara, Published on 25/10/2017
» Although Thailand is home to over 160 universities and colleges, the rankings of our universities consistently fail to impress and lag behind our neighbors like Singapore and even Malaysia.
New 'BadRabbit' ransomware attacks hit Europe
Reuters, Published on 25/10/2017
» KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Cyber attacks using malware called “BadRabbit” hit Russia and other nations on Tuesday, affecting Russian Interfax news agency and causing flight delays at Ukraine’s Odessa airport.
Thai teen wins photomarathon
Life, AKIN, Published on 25/10/2017
» Jirawat Saiwuttinon has a passion for photography. And eventually his enthusiasm is rewarding the teen.
The problem with KRACK
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/10/2017
» I decided to start this week's article by exposing a secret typically only held by IT Experts and specialists. I'll likely lose my secret decoder ring over this but the big secret is, read the pop-ups. As any IT person knows when they are called over to their parent's, friend's or work computer, the first thing to do is read the pop-up messages.
Robot cures
Life, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/10/2017
» Patients suffering a stroke often feel hopeless. With a lengthy rehabilitation period not to mention other treatments, they usually see themselves as having little chance of a full recovery.
Hues of the soul
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/10/2017
» Colombian painter Mario Ayerbe's work speaks volumes about issues close to his heart, peace ranking at the top.
Google and Twitter join in to pay their last respects
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/10/2017
» The local units of Google and Twitter have joined hands with Thais to commemorate the late King Bhumibol's lasting contributions as the country prepares for the royal cremation ceremony.