Apec, ganja, World Cup football and the weakness of Thai planning


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BANGKOK, Nov 27 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Public anger simmered over four big issues in Thailand in recent weeks.

The plan to allow foreigners to own land, the Apec summit, the Public Health minister’s latest attempt to control cannabis use, and the last-minute deal for World Cup broadcast rights all sparked fiery debate. The hot issues burned the fingers of the powerful and are worth sharing here.

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