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Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Troubled Boeing Starliner returns to Earth
Published on 07/09/2024
» Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert late Friday, capping a three-month test mission hobbled by technical issues that forced the astronauts it had flown to the International Space Station to remain there until next year.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
The transition to green energy that wasn't
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 06/09/2024
» Despite much hype, the much-vaunted green energy transition away from fossil fuels isn't happening. Achieving a meaningful shift with current policies turns out to be unaffordably costly. We need to drastically change policy direction.
Rail concession buyback idea gains support
Published on 27/08/2024
» A former deputy governor of Bangkok says he supports the idea floated by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of having the government buy back electric railway concessions to cap fares at 20 baht per trip.
Wallet fraud?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/08/2024
» Re: "10K wallet still 'to proceed'", (BP, Aug 22).
Grace under fire
Postbag, Published on 16/08/2024
» Re: "Laments of former PM Srettha Thavisin", (InQuote, Aug 15).
Gold isn't everything
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/08/2024
» Re: "Nation ranks 44th at Games: 3rd in Asean", (BP, Aug 13).
Mind over tariffs
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/08/2024
» Re: "Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods", (Business, Aug 8).
Explainer: Thailand's new visas
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand's major overhaul of visas and entry rules has stirred up strong reactions -- mostly joy and excitement, but also confusion and even some resentment.