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Talking publicly about Thai monarchy
News, Published on 15/02/2012
» To speak wisely of something, one needs to understand all aspects of what one is verbalising about. But first, we must ask ourselves the following:
The great English-language deficiency hype
News, Published on 12/02/2012
» Ever since I arrived in Bangkok in 2011, I've being witnessing the amazing spread of English fever. At the national level, Thailand is wholeheartedly invested in the promise of English _ the idea that proficiency in English will make ''it'' happen for the country, be it more economic development, more participation in global spheres or a more 21st century cosmopolitan look to the international community.
For pan-Asian peace, a Pax Pacifica
News, Published on 09/02/2012
» While good relations between China and the United States are critical to Asia's future, this does not mean the region will become a Sino-American duopoly. The concept of a "G2" is never going to fly in Asia.
Nitirat, Nitired and Nitigreen don't mix
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/02/2012
» Politics is on the boil again after the armed forces, led by both the army chief and supreme commander, came out to oppose the Nitirat group in its attempt to seek an amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Tap English retirees
News, Published on 06/02/2012
» Thursday's letter to PostBag from teacher Yongyut, ''Help the teachers first'', has a lot of merit, and should be taken seriously.
Democracy demands debate on lese majeste law
News, Published on 01/02/2012
» The sensitive issue of Section 112 is now being linked in discourse to the ongoing question of promoting freedom of speech and expression within Thailand.
Dangerous child stunt
News, Published on 23/01/2012
» I witnessed this evening (Saturday the 21st) what I can only describe as one of the most irresponsible acts I have ever had the misfortune to witness.
Why development aid is never near enough
News, Published on 13/01/2012
» Poverty is not only about not having enough money. It is also about exploitation and oppression, and about armed conflicts and wars that make it impossible to run a business, visit the doctor, or send children to school. In short, poverty is about politics _ and the need to devise political solutions to its underlying causes. And this involves more than providing money.
Promote healthcarevia mobile phone
News, Published on 13/01/2012
» Re: ''Yingluck vows feasibility study on 30 baht scheme'' (BP, Jan 10).
Education here is all form and no substance
News, Published on 12/01/2012
» Re: ''Losing out for lack of English (BP, Editorial, Jan 10). I am a Thai who has taught at universities in Europe, Australia and the US. In July 2011, I accepted a teaching position in the English-language BA course in journalism and mass media studies at Thammasat University. I resigned after one semester.