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How the 'mighty' fall
News, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2019
» Re: "Bandits with 'high status'", (Editorial, May 11). The story about someone of "high status" bullying a low-ranking police officer is not rare in our society. This is because our culture pays respect to phu yai -- our elders. In doing his duty, Lance Corporal Ekapol Juisongkaeo was reprimanded and demoted by his boss for "failing to use judgement" by demanding a man of high status show his driving licence.
Machines take over
News, Postbag, Published on 14/03/2019
» I have to say I am delighted that many countries are now grounding and banning the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from their skies (BP, March 13).
Cash reigns supreme
News, Postbag, Published on 08/03/2019
» Thailand seems to be pushing ahead with promoting its e-commerce society.
Arresting calendars
News, Postbag, Published on 09/11/2018
» Re: "Authorities question Thaksin-Yingluck calendar owner", (BP, Nov 5).
Reform is a sound bite
News, Postbag, Published on 29/09/2018
» The junta leader recently was quoted as saying in a news report earlier this week that by appointing Sontaya Kunplome as the new mayor of Pattaya they would "also benefit local administration reform".
Digital disaster
News, Postbag, Published on 25/09/2018
» Every human on the planet needs to question the sudden hard push by the technocrats and elites demanding digital IDs.
฿1,000 fine not enough
News, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2018
» What? Only a 1000-baht fine for people using the hard shoulder on elevated roads and expressways preventing emergency vehicles like ambulances from reaching their destinations and risking horrific accidents like the one that happened this week?
Racist teacher policy
News, Postbag, Published on 11/08/2018
» It is the time of the year when international schools in Thailand start recruiting teachers. Kris Wya, an African-American teacher with qualifications beyond the requirements, found getting a job in the country difficult. She said it was because of her skin colour and some "smart" schools wanted her photographs to be sent so that they would know who she was, an African.
Election dreams
Business, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2018
» Re: “Prawit vows February election”, (BP, June 1).
Killing the messenger
News, Postbag, Published on 02/04/2018
» Re: "Magazine sued for 'blasphemous' kings painting", (Online, March 31).