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The shame of Thai tourism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2021
» The large numbers of deaths caused by the pandemic have already brought down the collective spirit of Thai society. Yet, the recent murder of a Swiss national in Phuket, a female tourist visiting the province under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, is morally appalling and a disgrace to the country.
A form of madness
News, Postbag, Published on 02/05/2016
» John Wells in his April 30 letter, "90-day form frenzy", suggests immigration officials invite ridicule on the country because of a recent form.
Khlong of death
News, Postbag, Published on 11/01/2016
» Living in a condo overlooking Khlong Saen Saep, I was delighted when the BMA decided to widen the walkway alongside the canal to allow locals to walk and enjoy this wonderful resource.
Postbag: Why delay Brit inquest?
News, Published on 13/01/2015
» British ambassador, Mark Kent, is said to have conveyed Britain’s interest in investing in large-scale infrastructure projects in Thailand (BP, Jan 9). Other news from Britain (Re: “Brits drop Koh Tao ball”, PostBag, Jan 10), is that the official British inquest to be released in September, regarding the two tourists murdered on Koh Tao, may now be released in October, or possibly later. Does this delay make perfect sense, Mr Kent?
Postbag: Urging true solidarity
News, Published on 10/01/2015
» The deaths in Paris take place at a time when some divisions in society are increasing — yes, between peoples of different faiths (and none), but also between richer and poorer, between the older and the younger, between indigenous populations and newer migrants composed of a variety of colours, languages and creeds. Europe finds itself in a tinderbox — the last week has seen demonstrations by Pegida, killings by people claiming to act for Islam, bombings and burning of mosques, and much else.
Tourist safety is suddenly top priority
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/11/2014
» Thailand is a big magnet for tourists. In fact, the kingdom is among the few countries that others become envious about when talk turns to tourism.
Old wine, new bottles
News, Published on 02/11/2014
» I read on the BBC website yesterday that US$33 million was found in a corrupt Chinese official’s home and, so far this year, 13,000 officials have been convicted of corruption and bribery in China. In spite of the unexplained wealth of many of our officials, I cannot recall reading of anyone being convicted for corruption and I fear that this is a case of old wine in new bottles and wrongdoing will just continue to be swept under the carpet.
Sort out the police
News, Published on 20/10/2014
» Re: “It’s time to reform our tainted police” (BP editorial, Oct 19).
The big issue: The unsolved murders
Alan Dawson, Published on 12/10/2014
» They told Tun Tun Hteik that if his son left Rakhine state to work in Thailand, he would be exploited. And they were right.
Distorted reality
News, Published on 04/10/2014
» Re: “The Big Issue: Testing the Water” (BP Sunday, 28 Sept).