Showing 1 - 3 of 3
Death of democracy
News, Postbag, Published on 16/12/2019
» It seems to me that Thailand and the US have the same problem in that their justice personnel are not unbiased or impartial. Both countries have reached a point where the followers of two political sides refuse to accept any decision made by a member of the opposition. In these cases, where a neutral judicial system is badly needed, we are finding judges that were selected for their party political opinion and owe their jobs to the chief.
Strange priorities
News, Postbag, Published on 29/08/2019
» I am feeling bemused, bewildered and befuddled by the outpouring of grief and numerous stories in the media about the death of a baby dugong.
Prayut out of line
News, Postbag, Published on 09/09/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was totally out of line in removing a Mathayom 5 boy who, when he called for questions after an anti-corruption speech, said: “Teaching Thai kids not to be corrupt adults must involve reasoning and ethics, rather than just memorising civic duties. In real life, what will they do if they encounter a circumstance which is not in their textbooks? If they learn ethics and philosophy, they will be able to think and act by themselves on a case-by-case basis.”