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Coal's day is over, but it's trying to hang on
News, Published on 25/02/2015
» Momentum seems to be building for a global deal at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this December. With this sense of optimism comes a keen awareness that the use of fossil fuels must be phased out globally as rapidly as possible. Indeed, the idea that greenhouse-gas emissions should be reduced to zero by 2050 is gaining wider acceptance.
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Terror fails in deep South
News, Published on 25/02/2015
» Another round of vehicle bombs in Narathiwat province last week has shown this government has no more control of the deep South's violence than any of its predecessors. Militants drove a truck and a motorcycle, both carrying bombs, into the province's main town. It was Friday, broad daylight. No intelligence report alerted Narathiwat officials or innocent civilians. The explosions wounded 13 people and damaged 20 buildings.
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Floating fiction
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 25/02/2015
» Some of the most enduring images of Thailand are of the country's floating markets. Regardless of their authenticity or practicality, the postcard-perfect setting is a boon for international and domestic tourism. While the famous Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa markets continue to attract visitors from all over the world, Bangkok has been treated to its own "temporary" canal bazaar this month, during the Talad Nam Festival at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem.
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Facades of normality
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 25/02/2015
» Try clicking "join" to just a few exhibition opening events on Facebook and you will realise how overwhelming the Bangkok art scene can actually be. There are notifications of pre-opening private views, pre-opening talks, opening parties, special performances, and, of course, an exhibition closing party again. These plethora of events are totally understandable, however, because art spaces in Bangkok are becoming more about being a fun place to hang out, and, it has to be said, art does get better after a few beers.
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Land and buildings tax rate set for cuts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2015
» The Finance Ministry is contemplating a reduction in the maximum rates of the land and buildings tax in a bid to soothe people's nerves.
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Our phone obsession is less than smart
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 25/02/2015
» I've never been one to care what people have, or don't have. Well, sometimes I care whether they have brains, intellect, manners and, OK, a little taste would go a long way in my book, too. But I recently stumbled upon someone who doesn't have one particular thing, and I was surprised how shocked I was. I met a guy who doesn't own a mobile phone.
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Thailand should steadfastly reject 'the China model'
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 25/02/2015
» Thailand is now becoming increasingly isolated by the West. We have effectively been subjected to a "democracy downgrade", which has pushed us ever closer into the sinister embrace of Asia's only superpower, China. Thailand continues to do what we do best, play one side off against the other. But recent overtures to China by the junta and the unrestrained lauding of what is termed "the China model" as a suitable system of government for Thailand, have made me sick to my stomach.
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Adding stylus to the iPad
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 25/02/2015
» When Steve Jobs was CEO of Apple he was often right, but there were times when he was wrong. At the 2007 introduction of the iPhone, he was dismissive of the stylus used with many phones. He also later dismissed the idea of a smaller tablet computer, although this may have been to put some off the scent. Jobs said that the finger was the best pointing device for touch-screen input.
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Sowing the seeds of technology
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/02/2015
» Mobile phones have the potential to narrow the gap between farming and technology, thanks to new mobile application, Len-Din (literally "play with soil"). Inspired by the prospect of food shortages, the team of students from a number of Thai universities developed the application, with an aim of improving soil management and planting techniques.
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Garmin Fenix 3
Life, AKIN, Published on 25/02/2015
» Fenix 3 is a rugged, capable and smart multisport training GPS watch. It boasts feature sets for fitness training and outdoor navigation. Fenix 3 adds GLONASS satellite reception to GPS for even more precise data. There are also new features such as Auto Climb/Run Switch and Climb Odometer. Running GPS in UltraTrack mode extends battery life to almost 50 hours. It is a full-featured triathlon watch that helps you train smarter and compete harder in the water, in the saddle and on the road.
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