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Getting out the Thai message
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» Another major week has kicked off in Bangkok of what some call the business of diplomacy. The much respected World Economic Forum (WEF) has brought its travelling road show to Thailand for what it calls the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Searching for better food security
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» The importance of food and agriculture to Thailand is indisputable. About 40% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods and it contributes about 10% to gross domestic product.
This doesn't add up
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» Re: ''Smart Milk Money'' (BP, Business, May 28). No doubt the Assumption College Smart Student Card system is one to applaud because it promotes convenience but it will also make students money-dumb.
Siam Rath Editorial
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» In a free-market economy, the cost of living increases in line with growing consumption and inflation. With well-paid jobs, people can still enjoy a good quality of life. But economic development must come with a strong democratic system.
Arguing the B300 minimum wage case
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» 'The minimum wage will destroy the industrial sector of Thailand"...
Najib's sweeping reforms _ winds of change or hot air?
News, Published on 29/05/2012
» Since Malaysia Day last September, the administration of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has undertaken a whirlwind of legislative and policy reforms _ making Mr Najib arguably the most reformist Malaysian prime minister ever.
Reconciliation risks our own Hunger Games
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/05/2012
» Can Thailand be compared to Panem? The thought briefly crossed my mind after watching The Hunger Games earlier this year.
Counterfeited dignity
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/05/2012
» Lady Gaga never fails to make headlines.
Where are the promised public hearings on reconciliation?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/05/2012
» It looks as if we were all duped about the promised public hearings on reconciliation. The reconciliation bill was instead rushed to the parliament and is set to be debated on the same time that many world leaders are in Bangkok for the World Economic Forum.