EDITORIAL

Thaksin guilty as charged

Supreme Court decision should set a precedent for the future and clear the way for political reconciliation

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Verdict may set the stage for a higher-stakes game
It started out as mere gossip that not many people thought would become true. "Khunying Or (Pojaman Shinawatra) wants it, and it seems she's definitely going to get it," a senior colleague of mine told everyone he talked to. "What a shame. They don't even care that the law prescribes prison for this kind of deal."
Helping developing countries reap the benefits of free trade
AT this time of global financial turmoil, strengthening the international trading system is essential. Countries may be inclined to revert to protectionist measures, and strong leadership is needed to drive trade reform.
EDITORIAL

Finance minister gets his figures muddled
The idea of devaluing the baht to boost the economy will not solve deeper-rooted problems

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Would a Democrat-led govt stand up for democracy?

The similarity between Thai and US politics is that the voice of the ordinary people is drowned out by the cacophony of the propaganda machine. But the major difference between us is that in the US, once people cast their ballots, the voice of the majority, well, the electoral college majority, is accepted as the will of the people. In the US, the voice of even the most bigoted, most backward and uneducated person does count.

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Bangkok's best bars and pubs
Our nightlife reporter bids weekend a fond farewell with a recap of her seven favourite watering holes
Get it while it's tasty
Thai and international favourites, plus a few exotic items, are prepared in an open-kitchen
Babymime in full view
The acclaimed Thai pantomime troupe collaborates with top director nikorn saetang for their first solo show
Shopping by the sea
Along with the beach, there is an extensive selection of items worth browsing for in local markets