EDITORIAL

Obama keeps his first promise as president

Shutting down Guantanamo detention centre is first step toward reinstating faith in the US

CULTURE SPHERE

One hopes for the best during these 'pastel-green' times
COLOUR MATTERS more than ever now that Barack Obama has become the United States' first black president.
WATCHDOG

Luring Chinese tourists back may breathe life into vital industry
VIRACHAI VIRAMETEEKUL, the PM's Office Minister for economic affairs, said the other day that China was....
NEWSMAKER

Lt Jiab never shies away from controversy
Army Lieutenant Sunisa Lerdpakkawat, popularly known as "Lt Jiab", never shies away from....

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Even before the euphoria has died down, President Barack Obama moved almost with lighting speed on his first....

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Babymime in full view
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