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Inspirations for travel
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/08/2023
» When I visited Ayutthaya Historical Park last week, I noticed some tourists posing for photos among the ruined temples while wearing classic period attire. My companions and I started to perspire under the brilliant blue sky and soaring temperatures, but they carried on happily exploring various places to take in the nostalgic atmosphere. I could not help but admire how eager they were to enjoy their vacation.
Soft power sells best when not force-fed
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023
» South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.
Drug reform gets a push
News, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2018
» New plans for treatment of drug addicts and abusers are a welcome step on the way to badly needed drug reform. The steps announced last week by the chief of the prime ministers Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) may make it possible to begin rehabilitation instead of criminal treatment. As welcome as the new programme is, it is still only a tentative step towards what is needed. It is time for bold steps and a new outlook on the problem.
Pot calls kettle black
News, Postbag, Published on 02/11/2016
» Re: "Regime pushes ahead with rice scheme", (BP, Nov 1).
Myanmar’s military and its proxy armies
News, Published on 07/02/2016
» Karl Marx’s celebrated reflection over the twists of 19th century French politics had it that history repeats itself first as tragedy and then as farce.
A charter task too far
News, Postbag, Published on 11/09/2015
» Re: "We need a British governance model, not North Korean", (Opinion, Sept 9).
Weeding out the thugs
News, Published on 07/01/2015
» Police chief Somyot Pumpunmuang and the website InternationalLiving.com have a lot in common. Pol Gen Somyot says Thailand offers "fresh air and hospitality" to foreign visitors. The website says Thailand is "an outdoor-lover's paradise" combined with friendly people. InternationalLiving.com says the choice of restaurants and dining spots is vast. Pol Gen Somyot says the country has "a lot of tourist attractions" and "good food".
Signed, sealed, undelivered
Alan Dawson, Published on 31/08/2014
» The United Nations and Myanmar are in the process of proving that a nation on the tipping edge of being controlled by criminals can be rescued and brought back to the road to democracy.
Crazy police are back
News, Published on 17/08/2013
» A year after the police ceased lining the sides of the road to harass motorists, they are back with a vengeance.
We can work together
News, Published on 09/06/2012
» The government could clash with the Constitution Court or it could change the way it is redrafting the constitution. When Khun Abhisit Vejjajiva brought this issue to parliament, Section 291 of the constitution was applied with the utmost transparency, that is, specify which parts of the constitution would be changed and why _ line item by line item.