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Why so cheap?
Postbag, Published on 30/11/2023
» Re: "Illegal pork saga must end", (Editorial, Nov 25).
Too optimistic
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/11/2023
» Re: "The Thaksin treatment", (Editorial, Nov 23).
The dictionaries have a word for it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/11/2023
» It's that much-anticipated time when dictionary publishers come out with their "words of the year". In recent times such words have become increasingly depressing. You may recall last year Collins Dictionary went for "permacrisis" which has turned out to be uncomfortably accurate in light of world events over the ensuing 12 months.
Peacetime frigate?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/11/2023
» Re: "Sutin backs military modernisation", (BP, Nov 10).
Bribery on the roads?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2023
» At a glance, the collapse of a section of road near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 on Wednesday that nearly swallowed up a loaded lorry could be just another accident beyond anyone's control. But at a closer look, the mishap, which is the second of its type in less than a week, could have something to do with long-standing bribery issues in the transport sector.
Beijing-backed info?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2023
» Re: "Journalists tour 'once violent' Xinjiang", (BP, Nov 2).
Sway of video games
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Siam Paragon shooting a few weeks ago has largely been put into the background now, what with all the Thais stranded in the Middle East and other problems in the world.
Britain braces for invasion of bed bugs
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/10/2023
» One English expression my wife often comes up with is "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite". It sounds particularly comforting in her Thai accent, although occasionally she gets in a bit of a tangle with the three "b" words at the end which can be a bit tricky if spoken quickly.