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Courting reciprocity
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/06/2021
» Re: "ISPs told to take down 'hoax' sites," (BP, June 3). Our courts have ordered internet service providers to close or remove accounts of eight individuals alleged to have posted "fake news" on websites and social networks.
Thailand should embrace 'Race to Zero' challenge
Oped, Published on 13/05/2021
» At his recent Earth Day Climate Summit, US President Joe Biden pledged to cut America's greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. If delivered, this promise would transform the US economy -- for the better. Mr Biden's announcement adds to a rapidly growing list of commitments from countries and corporations around the world to move toward net zero emissions, an ambitious goal often referred to as the "Race to Zero".
Vaccines don't mean you can't infect others
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2021
» 'Don't worry, I already received my first vaccination shot [against Covid-19]. I won't be infected," the taxi driver told me confidently, almost in a carefree manner, when I asked him to put his face-mask on.
The Mekong's calling you, Sue Perkins
News, Vasana Chinvarakorn, Published on 08/04/2021
» When my award-winning investigative journalist friend Supara Janchitfah first suggested Sue Perkins' name during our conversation on the Mekong, I thought she was making a joke. Or perhaps being satirical. What could a British comedian hosting a baking contest show contribute to helping locals in Southeast Asia thousands of miles away?
Pandemic exposes inequalities for marginalised
Oped, Published on 31/03/2021
» The precarious situation of marginalised communities has increased dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has brought home the need for access to government assistance, which is often not forthcoming and leads to dramatic consequences including increased suicide rates.
Double standards
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/02/2021
» Re: "3 ministers get instant chop", (BP, Feb 25). Congratulations to the Criminal Court for its courage in daring to jail three cabinet ministers from major government parties, helping to extend the rule of law to the high and the mighty.
3 narratives for smart liveable cities, post-Covid
Oped, Published on 11/02/2021
» Cities are home to most of the world's population and where problems and solutions meet. They are centres of economic growth and innovation. However, the high concentration of people and economic activities in cities make them most vulnerable to various disasters, epidemics and pandemics. In several countries, the Covid-19 pandemic emerged from the cities and spread to rural areas via peri-urban and transport corridors. In Southeast and South Asia, around 70% of all reported infections are in urban areas. Furthermore, cities consume much of the national electricity and account for more than 60% of global carbon emissions. National efforts to successfully limit global warming hinge on cities. As a result, the decisions made by city mayors can have direct and immediate impacts on the health of people and the planet -- perhaps more than national or international policies.
Better part of valour
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2021
» Re: "Rich versus poor, the global gap is narrowing", (Opinion, Jan 26).
Casinos not all bad
News, Postbag, Published on 18/01/2021
» Re: "Prayuth to weigh in on legalising gambling", (BP, Jan 16).
Drive less to help solve Bangkok's air pollution
Oped, Danny Marks, Published on 23/12/2020
» After a short break from smog due to an abrupt change in the weather pattern, with winds blowing away fine dust particles, known as PM2.5, Bangkok residents are bracing for smog, which will be worse during Christmas and probably New Year. If last year's air problems are a guide, the smog is expected to remain until February.