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Meta can't filter politics no matter how hard it tries
News, Published on 19/02/2024
» Meta Platforms Inc has decided that, in a year in which at least 60 nations go to the polls, "political" content should be set to one side on its network of 4 billion people. It is, the company is making clear, no longer worth the hassle.
Thaksin's release won't unite citizens
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 19/02/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole yesterday as widely anticipated.
New records set
Published on 19/02/2024
» Re: "Thaksin set for return home today", (BP, Feb 18) & "No EM for Thaksin?", (BP, Feb 15).
Thaksin case leaves stain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2024
» Finally, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has never stayed even a night in jail since returning from self-imposed exile in August, is to gain his freedom when he is discharged on parole, probably today.
Polls no panacea
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/02/2024
» Re: "The perils of too much democracy", (Editorial, Feb 10).
Review 5-pill drug limit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/02/2024
» In response to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's pledge to review a policy that lowers the punishment for ya ba users found to have no more than five methamphetamine pills, the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said it is considering reducing the limit to three.
In Ukraine, the generals are not the problem
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/02/2024
» "God is usually on the side of the big battalions," Voltaire allegedly said. Not always, but "usually". So how much do you want to bet?
Diesel prices primed to increase sharply in 2024
News, Published on 08/02/2024
» Global stocks of diesel and other middle distillates are below normal and prices could start to rise quickly if the industrial economies of North America and Western Europe emerge from their lingering recession in 2024.
Soft or hard landing for Thai economy?
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 08/02/2024
» Personally, I am sure the Thai economy will crash this year. I can even estimate the time when the crash will start. It is likely to be the month of May as several big economic bombs will explode that month. Confirmation of this belief came in December 2023's economic data. The most disturbing part is industry's capacity utilisation rate of 56.2% (seasonally adjusted), which is the second lowest in the world. The world's lowest is Nigeria!
Lao Asean chair: better comfort level
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/02/2024
» The outgrowth of the latest Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Luang Prabang last week palpably shows a better comfort level between the host and their colleagues. Such a casual atmosphere generated better outcomes without politicising or dragging on contentious issues. Most importantly, Vientiane's diplomatic finesse is highly visible in its third chairmanship in approaching Asean-related issues and challenges: the thinking is less is more with clear-cut priorities. If this trajectory continues, the Lao chair will be lauded.