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Thoughts on handling gentlemen of the press
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/04/2015
» The first Saturday in April is officially Hug A Newsman Day, well at least in the US where they have a silly theme for just about every day (pet lovers will be pleased to learn that April 2 was National Ferret Day). It is safe to say that journalists do not receive a hug too often and to be honest, most newshounds don’t look particularly huggable. I am an occasional recipient of a hug from the wife, although admittedly that might mean she has spotted something rather expensive at the mall.
Big Brother’s watching me watching him
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 14/03/2015
» Skip out for beer during the commercials, because the revolution will not be televised — or so goes the Gil Scott-Heron song. If only it were that simple! Because while the revolution may not be televised, coups will. Coups have. Actually, a coup only qualifies as a coup when the perpetrators appear on television, epaulets sparkling as they line up before an extremely boring backdrop to announce their masterstroke. A coup needs tanks less than it needs a TV signal. We’ve borne witness to it too many times over the past 40 years, with first analogue broadcasting, then Earth-orbiting satellites and now digital TV.
Je suis Nattanan
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/01/2015
» No, I’m not trying to drag you into a debate about free speech, the celebrated value that underlines the “Je suis Charlie” movement, which erupted as a tribute to the cartoonists and editorial staff of Charlie Hebdo, who were massacred by three gunmen in Paris on Jan 7. A huge number of people around the world have shown their support by becoming “Charlie”. Hollywood stars such George Clooney and his wife are Charlie. Many of my friends, but not all, are Charlie, too. At the same time, “Je ne suis pas Charlie” has sprung up here and there as well. I believe Charlies and non-Charlies can have lively debates — or get drunk together — because both groups are alike in condemning the use of violence.
Product
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 09/01/2015
» What item was recalled in Japan last month?
Don't police our morals
News, Published on 03/01/2015
» The military government is making an unmistakable attempt to foster national morality. Even so, the latest plan by the National Reform Council to set up yet another special body to police the moral values of public figures is still a step too far.
Confused by the CDC
News, Published on 27/12/2014
» Maybe I am missing something, but could someone please explain how in a democracy (for which I constantly hear Thailand is striving for) one can have an unelected prime-minister as proposed by the CDC.
Line stickers fail to do the values job
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/12/2014
» Do I remember the 12 values that supposedly make me a good Thai? No, I don't. Will I recognise any of them better if I get to send a sticker featuring a cartoon version of a woman prostrating herself with a thought bubble that says "sufficiency"? I don't think I will.
War Elephants triumph where the government fails
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/12/2014
» Twelve years of waiting is over for the Thai national football team and the Thai people. Thanks to head coach Kiatisak Senamuang, his staff and the players for bringing us joy, happiness and pride at a time when we need something to cheer about and lift our spirits.
Postbag: PM’s head in the sand
Oped, Published on 20/12/2014
» Re: “Gen Prayut dodges new torture questions”, (BP, Dec 19). Why doesn’t the PM just come out and admit that it happened under the administration of former PM Thaksin. It happened. There is no denying it. Following the Thai axiom, if you ignore the problem it never happened, or, if you ignore it, it will go away, is not the answer.