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Tribute to journo
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2021
» Re: "Veteran Post writer dies at 77", (BP, Oct 30).
South merits special care
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/10/2021
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is determined to reopen the country on Nov 1, it needs to take into account the pandemic situation in the South, where the outbreak situation remains volatile.
Will China actually ever invade Taiwan?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 13/10/2021
» China's President Xi Jinping promised on Saturday that "The historical task of the complete reunification of the motherland... will definitely be fulfilled." That was a threat to Taiwan, but a threat without a deadline. However Chinese state media, in the form of the ever-rabid Global Times, warned that war "could be triggered at any time".
'Squid Game' rings true in our new reality
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 12/10/2021
» The warning does come across like a sick joke. Following the popularity of Netflix’s series Squid Game, deputy police spokesman Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen told parents to beware of violence seen in the show.
Review antiviral plan
News, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2021
» It is a harsh reality that Covid-19 could linger for years with vaccines to tackle it neither highly effective against new variants nor accessible to everyone. The world therefore is throwing its weight behind research and development of antiviral drugs.
Life is precious
News, Postbag, Published on 10/10/2021
» Re: "Abortion law sparks mass protests," (BP, Oct 4).
China's bold plans for the region
News, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 09/09/2021
» The Yuam Water Diversion Project made headlines recently after its environmental impact assessment (EIA) last month won approval by an expert review committee (ERC) and was tabled before the National Environment Board (NEB).
Govt's 'speak up' against graft push ill-timed
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/08/2021
» Had the campaign "Speak up to end corruption" emerged ten years ago, it might have had some effect.
Taliban rule deadly for development
Oped, Published on 20/08/2021
» Inside the walls of the United Nations compound in Afghanistan over the past few weeks, diplomats scurried about looking for some semblance of security and operational control, for after all, the Taliban were on the doorstep of Kabul and later, president Ashraf Ghani fled, leaving a slew of questions in his wake. Afghans and international staff sent hundreds of exchanges to senior UN officials in Kabul, frightened by the prospect of Taliban rule and afraid for the security of themselves and their families. The UN has advised its staff to stand down and avoid going to the airport, while many are still waiting on the issuance of passports and the opportunity to obtain a visa to the United States, Canada, or neighbouring countries.
Dangerous situation
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/08/2021
» Re: "Ministry insists all medics will get Pfizer", (BP, Aug 3).