Visionofhumanity.org provides the GPI (Global Peace Index) rankings of 140 countries analysed in 2008 and 121 countries analysed in 2007, as well as year-on-year comparison. Thailand is ranked #118 (#105 in 2007) out of the 140 countries listed for 2008. Should Thailand be considered unsafe?

“Abac Poll by Assumption University said that of 3,404 people surveyed, 55.6 per cent said the military might launch another coup during the next six months, and 54.6 per cent expected some unexpected, violent event to occur.”

“[...] although Microsoft blames Yahoo for its unwillingness to negotiate, this was, in reality, never a deal Microsoft’s own shareholders could get behind: Since Microsoft first went public with its bid on Feb. 1, shares have fallen 10 percent.” Now it’s over, Yahoo! is free!

“Thammasat University lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering Kamthorn Cherdchukiat is expected to be dismissed after the university found out that he forced a female student to perform oral sex for him in exchange of good grades.” Not sure what to think about it..