School's out for many poor families as costs spiral
A new study shows that poor children cannot afford even basic education, in spite of guarantees of state-funded schooling for a minimum of 12 years.
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Former deputy PM Thawich dies at 76
Thawich Klinpratoom, a former deputy prime minister and ex-deputy leader of the Chat Thai Party, died of heart failure at Bumrungrad Hospital yesterday, aged 76.
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2 shot dead, man set on fire in South
Two people were shot dead and another was stabbed and burned alive yesterday in the South, according to police reports.
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Spirit strong among teachers - Princess
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn says the primary years are the most important for children learning the Thai language.
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'Sufficiency' policies needed
Respected social thinker and champion of the poor Prawase Wasi yesterday insisted political parties adopt His Majesty the King's "sufficiency economy" theory in their election-campaign policy platforms.
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Call for control of ads aimed at kids
TV commercials for junk food and snacks should be controlled to prevent children becoming obese and prone to sickness because of unhealthy eating habits, health groups urged yesterday.
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Surakiart 'firmly' in the race for UN post
The Foreign Ministry remains positive Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai is still firmly in the race to become the next UN secretary-general.
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