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Ukraine is free
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2016
» In his April 30 commentary, "Clowning around is no joke anymore", Kong Rithdee claimed that: "From Ukraine to Egypt, from Myanmar to Malaysia, satirists have been threatened, charged and sometimes jailed."
Debating is key
News, Postbag, Published on 28/04/2016
» Re: "Charter group defies regime", (BP, April 26).
Thailand bureaucratic bother
News, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2016
» What a great way for the Immigration Bureau to turn off tourists as well as long-time expats and residents, many of whom have worked here for many years and contributed to the Thai economy, with the tedious 90-day reporting requirement.
Makes no sense at all
News, Postbag, Published on 22/04/2016
» In order to "increase customer satisfaction", a Thai bank, which previously issued debit cards allowing people to withdraw cash at the ATMs of many other banks, has now issued a newer version which only allows withdrawals from the issuing bank.
Elephants aren't toys
News, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2016
» While I was saddened to read, "Scottish tourist killed by elephant in Samui", (BP, Feb 1), it should serve as a good wake-up call to tourists and the government alike, that elephants are not toys for public amusement.
Imperfection isn't bad
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2016
» Just as Donald Trump is having his rant in the United States, columnist Alan Dawson is having his rant here in Thailand. (The Big Issue: So help me God, Jan 31).
Web grinds to a halt
News, Postbag, Published on 24/10/2015
» Just recently all foreign websites have become incredibly slow in Rayong. It is not possible any more to watch a news video on the website of my European newspaper and streaming coverage of the stock exchange is also lagging. Is the internet not workable any more for foreigners? How can a foreign company work here?
Media relations in disarray
News, Postbag, Published on 20/09/2015
» Re: “Cops blame media after probe stalls” (BP, Sept 18).
Colonialism thriving
News, Postbag, Published on 18/08/2015
» Re: “Thinglish spotting!”, (PostBag, Aug 15)