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Vox regimen
News, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2019
» Re: "Majority disagree with EC endorsement of party MPs: Suan Dusit poll", (BP, May 12). A popular Latin maxim goes, "Vox populi, vox Dei," or "The voice of the people is the voice of God" and this is why countries hold elections.
Injustice no laughing matter
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/04/2019
» Re: “‘Big Joke’ in surprise job shunting”, ( BP, April 7). We often hear Lord Chief Justice Hewart’s wise words: “It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.” If we see justice done, all can be assured that we have rule of law, applied equally to all alike, regardless of station — and behave accordingly.
PM's tricky position
News, Postbag, Published on 30/03/2019
» Re: "Poll uncertainty lingers as count nears finish line", (Commentary, March 29).
Stop the smog
News, Postbag, Published on 16/03/2019
» Re: "Alternatives for farmers", (Editorial, March 15).
Govt must act now
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2019
» It has been well known for many years that Thailand has a pollution problem. The country is one of the highest users of poisonous agricultural chemicals. Poorly regulated mining, industrial and energy sectors pollute the groundwater, air and soil with impunity. There is virtually no regulation of vehicle emissions, while the marine and rail sectors are off the rails when it comes to pollution. This has been going on for as long as anyone can remember.
Time for a debate
News, Postbag, Published on 17/01/2019
» Re: "Prayut slams 'unrealistic' poll pledges", (BP, Jan 15).
Tax holiday for rich
News, Postbag, Published on 04/12/2018
» The proposal to offer VAT refunds to shoppers in February is a way for the elite to get a tax break for their frivolous consumerism (Business, Dec 1).
Face slappers beware
News, Postbag, Published on 27/11/2018
» Re: "Angry smoker apologises for slapping hotel staffer", (BP, Nov 24).
Arresting calendars
News, Postbag, Published on 09/11/2018
» Re: "Authorities question Thaksin-Yingluck calendar owner", (BP, Nov 5).
Conspiracy targets poor
Postbag, Published on 03/11/2018
» It’s not that I don’t admire Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. However, when considering the problem of income inequality, he is quoted in the Nov 1 edition of the Bangkok Post: “It’s not the mistake of this government but governments in the past, which were not seriously dedicated to tackling the problem.”