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Education system a sham
News, Postbag, Published on 19/09/2021
» Over the years, hundreds if not thousands a letters have been written to PostBag bemoaning the dreadful state of education in Thailand.
Popcat fever
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/08/2021
» How many pops have you made? Popcat website/game took Thai internet by storm over the weekend. And the furry frenzy was still going strong at the time of going to press. ICYMT, here's a summary of the online feline phenomenon so far. Yes, cat pun very intended.
Covid stats missing
Oped, Published on 06/08/2021
» Obviously Covid-19 is the big news every day. And I understand trying to give your coverage some variety on the front page.
Finding joy in helping others
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2021
» Two years ago, Banjerd Nualiem opened his first khao kaeng (curry and rice) shop in Nakhon Pathom's Kamphaeng Saen district to offer self-service meals.
Crisis of faith is reaching a crescendo
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/07/2021
» The harsh words by MC Chulcherm Yugala, a staunch royalist, against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, denouncing its poor handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, have stunned political observers and supporters of the prime minister. Given his senior royal status, the prince's criticism has triggered wild speculation over a possible new prime minister endorsed by the palace.
Perfect scapegoat
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/07/2021
» Re: "'Sorry' for slow vaccine supply," (BP, July 22).
Dangers of meat
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/07/2021
» Re: "The meat of the matter," (Life, July 20).
Can Thailand's vibrant media be self-regulated?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/07/2021
» Exactly 24 years ago this week, some 40-plus publishers and editors from all over Thailand came together to form the National Press Council to challenge the government of the day, which was trying to control them through regulatory measures. The council has since then used "social and peer pressure" and its code of ethics to maintain media professionalism. It has also served as a pillar for the Thai media to preserve freedom of expression.
Animal welfare is a measure of moral progress
News, Published on 21/06/2021
» 'The greatness of a nation and its moral progress," Mahatma Gandhi said, "can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
Covid's ocean wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2021
» Today is World Oceans Day, although judging from the state our marine environment finds itself in, it is more of a nod to its state of perdition than a celebration of mankind's enduring relationship with the Seven Seas.