Leadership in the fear zone
When we’re in the fear zone, we inevitably feel afraid or anxious and start to lose some of our confidence. The very first step — which many organisations are facing today – is taking that leap into the fear zone. The role of business leaders begins with guiding their people toward regaining their confidence in the fear zone. While in the fear zone, people can be overwhelmed by the many things thrown at them. The leap from the comfort zone to the fear zone is a daunting one, a journey we wouldn’t choose to jump into immediately.
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March 15, 2021 00:00 UTC
Helping students help themselves
Recently, in a guidance class, a teacher asked junior high school students to fill out a form, so that the information could be used to help students discover themselves. Students had no idea that a counsellor was supposed to help them figure out what they were good at and what kind of careers they could pursue. Thus, they could not effectively help students to plan their future. If students have better counsellors, they may be less confused and able to make a better choice for their future. This is not the first case in which a Thai teacher discouraged a student and it surely will not be the last.
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March 14, 2021 23:26 UTC
Debate host a model in cool
Debate host a model in coolWith her intense gaze and a pen in her right hand, Jomquan Laopetch has become a household name as she moderates heated debates between those on different ends of the political spectrum. The termination of her contract with Thairath TV at the end of January made headlines and prompted widespread speculation about her next move. Straight Talk with Jomquan ran on Thairath TV for five years. Jomquan's courage and reputation for tackling controversial issues make her one of this year's Bangkok Post Women of The Year. However, after working on up to eight shows a week in her youth, the job began to take its toll.
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March 14, 2021 23:15 UTC
Meditating on a new kind of criminal
In October last year, former national police chief, Pol Gen Chaktip Chaijinda, appointed him as head of a new bureau established to deal with internet-related criminal activity. "It was a challenge to be the first to head up this bureau because I had to start from scratch. Pol Lt Gen Kornchai wants to collaborate more with the Department of Corrections to keep more of an eye on former inmates. Pol Lt Gen Kornchai said cybercrime police is working closely with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. As with other police forces around the world, we are becoming ever more proficient in tackling this type of criminal.
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March 14, 2021 23:15 UTC
Don't derail charter push
Don't derail charter pushAfter the March 11 ruling by Constitutional Court over the charter rewrite, the ball is now in parliament's court. Parliament is scheduled on Wednesday to vote for the third reading of a charter amendment draft paving the way for the setting up of a charter drafting assembly. However, it is highly possible the court's ruling would be interpreted by most government MPs and senators as a way to derail the charter amendment process for their own ends. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier vowed to push for constitutional amendments and his government presented its own version of a charter rewrite bill. The parliamentary session on Wednesday will prove the sincerity of the government and the prime minister towards the charter amendment plan.
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March 14, 2021 23:15 UTC
Protesters must keep showing restraint
Protesters must keep showing restraintPro-democracy protesters take part in a demonstration in Bangkok on March 13. afpA group of anti-establishment protesters, calling itself the People Go Network (PGN), has defied police warnings not to camp overnight in front of Government House, and are settling in for a long stay at that very spot. Interestingly, the demand for reform of the monarchy, which is one of the priority demands of the Ratsadon group, was not mentioned. The movement itself is also suffering from internal conflict and its key leaders have been remanded in prison on lese majeste charges. Only Piyarat was spared the lese majeste charge. The protesters' mentor, exiled former Thammasat lecturer Somsak Jeamteerasakul, said later that protests without leaders do not work and urged the protesters to return home, regroup and start over.
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March 14, 2021 23:15 UTC
Late birdies lift Westwood to lead at Players Championship
Late birdies lift Westwood to lead at Players ChampionshipBritain's Lee Westwood reacts to sinking a birdie putt at the 17th hole Saturday on his way to leading after the third round of the US PGA Players ChampionshipMIAMI: Lee Westwood birdied two of the last three holes to seize a two-stroke lead over American Bryson DeChambeau after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Players Championship. DeChambeau closed with a 14-foot par putt to shoot 67 and stand on 205, saying "it's everything" to make such clutch par putts. Justin Thomas, winner of the 2017 PGA Championship, was one off the course record with a 64 to match fellow American Doug Ghim in third on 206. DeChambeau, trying to become the first man to make the Players his second win in as many weeks since Tiger Woods in 2001, made tap-in birdies at the par-5 second and par-4 fourth to reach 8-under. Casey eagled the par-5 second and made six birdies against three bogeys.
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March 13, 2021 23:48 UTC
Don't take toxic air problem lightly
Don't take toxic air problem lightlyIf April is the month of Songkran, surely March is known for its pollution, especially in Northern Thailand, at its peak. With burning season in full swing, air quality readings in cities like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Pai have become rather unsettling -- yet not surprising. Over the past two weeks, Chiang Mai's average daily PM2.5 level has hit 172.6 µg/m³, according to aciqn.org. Just over 11 years after Thailand first started recording PM2.5 numbers, there is still no clear-cut approach about how to reduce bad air in the North. Moreover, forest fires in the region are especially problematic and hard to put out because of the steep terrain, which accelerates spread and slows firefighting efforts.
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March 13, 2021 23:37 UTC
Gearing up for a muted Songkran
Water spectacular: Silom Road overflows with revellers on the first day of the Songkran festival in 2018. People are already gearing up for Songkran, according to the TAT director. Regarding the province's famous Songkran celebrations on Khao Niao Road, Mr Khemchart said he had proposed to the municipal mayor that fairs and other tourism activities be arranged during the Songkran festival to spread revenue from Songkran to other areas in the province. Pattaya puts hopes on relaxationEkkasit Ngampichet, president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, said the relaxation of Covid-19 measures for the Songkran festival would help stimulate tourism. Tourism in Pattaya was nonetheless showing positive signs as the vaccine rollout begins, quarantine periods are reduced and other restrictions eased ahead of Songkran festival.
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March 13, 2021 23:37 UTC
Once upon a time at Windsor Castle
Just three years ago we were watching the happy couple tying the knot amid pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle. Some of the hats adopted such strange angles it looked like they had crash landed on their respective aristocratic hairdos. Own goalAs a lad in the 1960s I remember playing a football match against a Windsor school team in a park adjacent to the castle. There was a brief flurry of excitement as a woman strode from the direction of the castle, but she turned out to be the mum of one of our opponents. Saved by a whiskerFeel-good stories are all too rare these days so it was refreshing to read of the four kittens rescued from a sinking trawler last week by the Thai Navy.
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March 13, 2021 23:37 UTC
New coronavirus infections prompt Bang Kae Market closure in Bangkok
New coronavirus infections prompt Bang Kae Market closure in BangkokThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Saturday ordered the immediate closure of Bang Kae Market after 80 people there tested positive for Covid-19. The discovery renewed fears of a possible new cluster of infections as the country prepares to ease its coronavirus lockdown. Parnrudee Manomaipiboon, director of the BMA's Public Health Department, confirmed that an active case search was conducted yesterday at Bang Kae Market in the Thon Buri district. The search began at 9.30am with the testing of 1,400 people -- mostly visitors and vendors -- at Bang Kae and five nearby markets: Sirisetthnont Market, Kitti Market, Pasom Market, Wonder Market and Talat Mai Bang Kae Market. A provincial health office official told the Bangkok Post that the main carrier was a 64-year-old mother who went to Bang Kae Market to buy ingredients for her somtam shop.
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March 13, 2021 23:26 UTC
EU faces fresh shortfall of AstraZeneca
(AFP Photo)GENEVA: AstraZeneca on Saturday announced a fresh shortfall in planned vaccine shipments to the European Union, dealing another blow to the bloc's efforts to step up vaccinations. AstraZeneca started delivery of the vaccine to the EU in February, and still aims to deliver 100 million doses in the first half of 2021. AstraZeneca had initially agreed to supply three times as many doses in the first quarter, and 180 million doses in second quarter alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 100 million vaccine doses have been administered in the US, around 30 percent of the world's total of shots given so far. "Yes, we should continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine," WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said Friday, stressing that any concerns over safety must be investigated.
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March 13, 2021 11:48 UTC
Why 55 means so much to Gers
Why 55 means so much to GersRangers boss Steven Gerrard. During that time, Celtic took a stranglehold on the league and it was all rather boring unless you were a fan of the Hoops. But this season took on a special significance with Celtic gunning for a record 10 titles in a row. This season, Celtic performed poorly in the Champions League and the bad form continued in the Premiership. Since the Scottish League was formed in 1891, Rangers have now won the title 55 times and Celtic 51.
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March 13, 2021 03:22 UTC
French Oscars turn political over virus shutdown
French Oscars turn political over virus shutdownFrustrations were unleashed Friday over France's months-long shutdown of theatres at the country's annual celebration of cinema, Les CesarsPARIS - There was a fiercely political air at France's annual celebration of cinema, Les Cesars, on Friday as frustrations were unleashed over the months-long shutdown of theatres. The country has seen mounting protests in recent days over the closure of cultural sites, with several theatres occupied by activists and students. That frustration was centre stage at Friday's awards, with actress Corinne Masiero stripping naked with the words "No culture, no future" written across her front as she presented the costume award. - 'Played fairly' -This year's first awards signalled that the academy was keen to embrace calls for greater ethnic diversity, with the most promising actor and actress awards going to Jean-Pascal Zadi and Fathia Youssouf. There were no major controversies to match Polanski's inclusion last year, though some noted that much more work was needed on equality given the presence of only one woman in each of the best film and best director categories.
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March 13, 2021 00:56 UTC
Charter change must get back on track
Charter change must get back on trackMembers of parliament vote 366 to 316 to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on charter amendment on Feb 9. With two years remaining, the government -- with support from the Senate -- doesn't want the charter amendment to be completed so soon since the current charter enables it to make political advances using unfair rules. The 2017 charter, written with a goal to make amendment next to impossible, calls for two referendums: before and after the new charter is written. It wants the amendment to go back to square one, tossing the amendment process to a referendum. If this is the case, it will require at least three to four months for the amended bill to pass the first and second readings.
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March 12, 2021 23:26 UTC