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On the edge of a precipice?
Business, Published on 12/02/2024
» Tensions between the Bank of Thailand and the coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is also the finance minister, have been apparent for months and flared up last week after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain interest rates at 2.5% following a political push for a reduction.
A 14th century warning for the 21st century
News, Published on 12/02/2024
» A history student told me recently that he loves researching the 20th century but can't see the point of the Middle Ages. I responded that it can be a big help to understanding our own times -- very troubled times -- to view them in the context even of the remote past.
A 14th Century warning for fans of 21st Century demagogues
Published on 11/02/2024
» A history student told me recently that he loves researching the 20th Century but can’t see the point of the Middle Ages. I responded that it can be a big help to understanding our own times — very troubled times — to view them in the context even of the remote past.
Give up already, Srettha
Published on 11/02/2024
» Re: "PT rebuffs wallet warning," (BP, Feb 9), "NACC says policy, other risks abound," (BP, Feb 8), & "Soft or hard landing for Thai economy?", (Opinion, Feb 8).
Scheme not derailed by National Anti-Corruption Commission
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The government will proceed with its digital wallet scheme despite a warning from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and it will set up a sub-committee to investigate any risk of corruption, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Buri Ram is ablaze
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/02/2024
» Re: "Too early to call a PM2.5 victory", (Editorial, Feb 4).
Beauty queen shows old habits die hard
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/02/2024
» It did not end well for Karolina Shiino, the young woman who won the title of Miss Japan two weeks ago.
Pheu Thai rebuffs wallet warning
News, Published on 09/02/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party (PT) has brushed aside a warning issued by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against the government's 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
Another mountain
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/02/2024
» Re: "Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban", (BP, Feb 6).
Learn from Sri Lanka
Postbag, Published on 08/02/2024
» Re: "Imran Khan: from cricket star to jailbird", (Opinion, Feb 7).