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Lessons from history
News, Postbag, Published on 02/08/2020
» The Covid-19 debate in Thailand is increasingly about the fate of the highly restrictive measures that have proved so successful in containing the plague (putting Thailand No.1 in its management of the crisis in WHO ratings), and easing them off to kick-start an economy that is rapidly going down the drain.
Justice? Money talksey talks
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/08/2020
» Re: "Thai justice system overhaul overdue", (Opinion, July 31).
Proven track record
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/07/2020
» Re: "China seeks stronger Asean ties", (Opinion, July 28).
People have no say
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/07/2020
» Can anyone blame the vast majority of Thais for their apathy when it comes to justice for crimes committed by the elites in this country? Why aren't parliamentary opposition parties putting forward bills demanding changes to the judicial system and police reform?
Rotten to the core
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/07/2020
» Re: "Cops plan to review Boss saga", (BP, 28 July).
No doubt, until now
News, Postbag, Published on 28/07/2020
» The most glaring fact is that had there been any doubt as to the facts of the matter, or alternate witnesses and theories, and any doubts as to the guilt of the defendant the solicitors acting on behalf of the Yoovidhya family had eight years to present their version which they chose not to do.
Facts are clear cut
News, Postbag, Published on 27/07/2020
» Re: "Police defend decision to revoke 'Boss' warrants", (BP, July 25); "OAG under pressure to break silence", (BP, July 26).
No justice to be seen here
News, Postbag, Published on 26/07/2020
» Re: "Public fury as 'Boss' allowed to walk free", (BP, July 25).
An 'abominable' act
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/07/2020
» In dropping charges against Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Thai police and the Thai government have once again boldly revealed their corrupt souls. Absent shame or mitigating circumstances they have defined their version of justice, integrity and dictatorial rule by law in this abominable decision.
Hunger a real threat
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2020
» I refer to news reports on the ongoing debate in parliament of the 2021 national budget bill. As in the past, the military arm takes a large share of the total budget. The PM says the money is needed in case Thailand has to defend itself against its enemies.