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Booze laws a farce
News, Postbag, Published on 23/09/2017
» Re: "New excise taxes set to rake in B12bn", (BP, Sept 17).
Questioning Media Reform
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/05/2017
» Over the past few weeks, to much of my dismay, the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has been making progress in pushing for a draft media bill. First, they proposed an idea to levy penalties on unlicensed reporters with up to B60,000 fines and three years in prison, with the companies who hired them also facing similar consequences. Semi-fortunately, the harsh punishments were later dropped, but people who work in media still need to obtain certificates from their employers.
Making a mockery of 'justice'
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2017
» As things stand now, wealthy fugitives from Thai law, such as Thaksin Shinawatra or Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, who is wanted over a hit-and-run killing of a policeman, can evade accountability for their alleged crimes simply by fleeing overseas until the statutes of limitations applicable in their cases expire, after which the suspect is free to return, untouchable by the law.
Sink the 'Thaitanic'
News, Published on 06/05/2017
» Secretly approved by the cabinet, the military junta government is planning to purchase Chinese-made submarines, with a total cost of over 36 billion baht. A 700-million-baht down payment will soon be made, followed by a yearly 2.1-billion-baht instalment over the next decade.
Trade agreement
News, Postbag, Published on 13/02/2017
» Re: "Accused Singapore robber still in Bangkok jail", (BP, Feb 11).
Website deficit
News, Postbag, Published on 13/01/2017
» The problems of education in Thailand, according to many, are caused by the low proficiency in English. However, I postulate this is a small problem in the grand scheme of things.
Put meat on bike laws
News, Postbag, Published on 03/12/2016
» Re: "Children told not to drive motorbikes", (BP, Nov 30).
Children need more protection
News, Postbag, Published on 20/11/2016
» Swedish ambassador Staffan Herrstrom's piece in Saturay's paper ("Never choose violence against children", Opinion) couldn't have come at a better time.
Democracy our way
News, Postbag, Published on 12/11/2016
» Re: "Grieving Thailand will emerge stronger", (Business, Nov 8).
A fare deal
News, Postbag, Published on 06/11/2016
» Re: "Taxi complaints outstrip all", (BP, Nov 5).