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	We always speak ill of our politicians &ndash; that they are dishonest, venal and unscrupulous. Actually they portray us, you and me, the average Thai citizens. There is no proven theory, only empirical evidence, that politicians are the reflection of the citizens of their country.&nbsp;</div>
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	The more you vilify them, the more you expose yourself.</div>
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	Somsak Pola</div>
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	Samut Prakarn</div>

The fault lies within

Thailand faces warmer, shorter winter as Bangkok lows hit 19°C

Anti-IMF protesters plan two-day Bangkok sit-in for policy transparency on October 15–16

Bangkok warns residents of possible water level rise in Saen Saep Canal

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia</span></span><span lang="TH" style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Angsana New&quot;,serif">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

The fault lies within

Re: “Thailand would be far ahead if its politicians felt shame”, Letters, July 6.

Cities That Win the Future Will Be Built for Life, Not Just Growth

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