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Clash of opinions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/04/2024
» Re: "Thaksin's influence no longer potent", (Opinion, April 1). I disagree with columnist Veera Prateepchaikul on two points. First, the convict Thaksin Shinawatra does remain influential: he powerfully taints every figure and institution that recklessly associates itself with him; that is a potent influence.
Departure tax ire
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2023
» Re: "Departure tax proposed", (Business, May 6) & "'No plan' to revive exit tax", (Business, May 8).
Not state business
News, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2022
» Re: "New laws eyed after unwanted headlines", (BP, May 7).
Embassy clarity
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/06/2021
» Re: "I give up, Thailand", (PostBag, June 18).
Let's talk about sex
News, Postbag, Published on 22/01/2020
» "The Edutainment Continues", (Life, Jan 21), reveals something strange about the human condition; that one of the two most important experiences in life are taboo topics for social discourse and education. Everybody arrives here through sex, and everyone will die. These two factors are the only true common denominators about existence shared by all.
Don't neglect Isan
News, Postbag, Published on 28/09/2017
» It is good news that the railway project that links Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima is moving ahead in November (BP, Sept 26).
Kids deserve better
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2016
» Re: "The vision and illusion of Thailand 4.0", (Opinion, Dec 23). It is of course absolutely correct to point out that Somkid Jatusripitak's vision for Thailand as a developed nation on par with the likes of Japan and Singapore cannot be achieved without a new generation of young people educated to a much higher standard than their predecessors, and equipped with critical and creative minds, which would of course depend upon the ability to express thoughts and opinions freely.
Cambodian Justice Defended
News, Postbag, Published on 09/08/2015
» Re: “ ‘Show trial’ jails activists, CNRP figures” (BP, July 22).