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Take economic data with a grain of salt
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 07/11/2019
» Originally, I planned to write an article titled "Albert Einstein and baht exchange rate". Then I said to myself, "Nope, let's not write another serious article this week". So, I decided to go for a lighter one about international rankings and ratings which the government often cites to reiterate that the Thai economy is in good shape. I never have understood why governments like to do this. Nobody cares about these figures. They care about their businesses, their jobs and their debts.
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Blind leading blind
News, Published on 07/11/2019
» Re: "Thai English skills dip for third year", (BP, Nov 5).
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Surin rounds up the elephants
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2019
» The annual "Surin Elephant Round-Up" returns to Surin from Nov 15 until 17. This will be the 59th edition of the festival, and will feature an elephant feast and a two-day elephant performance.
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New ministry takes on human factor
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» Suvit Maesincee is the first minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the new ministry established as part of the previous government's bureaucratic reforms.
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Hostel Urby
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/11/2019
» The Chao Phraya is lined on both sides with tourist accommodation that boast intimate views of the mighty river. This property is one of the few that offer just that without breaking the bank. Converted from an old commercial building, it has dorms and private rooms, all of which, along with the lobby, are located on the third floor.
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See Mickey Mouse celebrate Loy Krathong
Life, Published on 07/11/2019
» Held to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, the "Iconsiam Chao Phraya River Of Glory" will bring world-class entertainment and interesting activities at the River Park of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, on Nov 11 from 4.30pm to 10pm.
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A city for stretch pants
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2019
» Osaka is always listed among the top leisure destinations for Asian travellers to Japan. Japan's third largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, Osaka is filled with cultural and historical sites. It also buzzes with modern lifestyles and countless choices of food and shopping outlets.
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Three charged in US with spying on Twitter users for Saudi Arabia
AFP, Published on 07/11/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO: Two former Twitter employees and a third man were charged in San Francisco Federal Court Wednesday with spying on Twitter users critical of the Saudi royal family, the US Justice Department announced.
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37 killed in Burkina Faso's deadliest attack in five years
AFP, Published on 07/11/2019
» OUAGADOUGOU - An ambush on a convoy transporting employees of a Canadian mining company in Burkina Faso killed 37 people on Wednesday, the deadliest attack in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African country.
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Chile president fends off police abuse claims amid fresh clashes
AFP, Published on 07/11/2019
» SANTIAGO - Chile's president said Wednesday his government had "nothing to hide" concerning allegations that police killed, tortured and sexually assaulted civilians during deadly protests against him.
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