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Reckless abandon
News, Postbag, Published on 24/02/2020
» As someone who has lived in Thailand for four years, I am surprised at the seeming "shock" at the dissolution of the Future Forward Party (FFP).
Educate voters
News, Postbag, Published on 17/01/2020
» I agree with PM Prayut Chan-o-cha that political party rallies are "a waste of time" (BP, Jan 15). Instead, parties should spend time debating on issues of the day and give equal opportunity to each participant. One of our key problems is that, at present, each party only speaks to its own supporters, promoting "silo thinking" in a self-reinforcing spiral. But, like American author Walter Lippmann said, "where all think alike, no one thinks very much".
Oldies but goodies
News, Postbag, Published on 16/01/2020
» In his Jan 14 letter, "Troops mobilised?" Observer lamented seeing so many old people supporting the government at the Lumpini walk.
History will judge
News, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2019
» Re: "Thanathorn cops rally charges", (BP, Dec 23).
Immoral tradition
News, Postbag, Published on 13/12/2019
» Re: "Challenges to human rights in Asia", (Opinion, Dec 12).
Lawless lawmakers
News, Postbag, Published on 11/12/2019
» Re: "More MPs face land scrutiny", (BP, Dec 10).
Rich law, poor law
News, Postbag, Published on 30/11/2019
» Re: "Apply law of the land to all", (Editorial, Nov 29).
It's time for a change
News, Postbag, Published on 23/11/2019
» Let us hope that the blatant corruption, injustice, and gross selfishness of the traditional Thai elites will prompt ever more Thais to do the right thing by vocally supporting Future Forward. The Thai nation, which is the Thai people, deserves so much more than the usual corrupt army generals tramping the people down economically, socially and morally.
Who judges judges?
News, Postbag, Published on 22/11/2019
» Re: "Thanathorn guilty, but motivation in doubt", (Opinion, Nov 21).
Omens not good
News, Postbag, Published on 20/11/2019
» Re: "Time to swim against the 'yoo pen' cultural tide", (Opinion, Nov 19).