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Unacceptable attitude
News, Postbag, Published on 30/07/2019
» Re: "Politics returns to childish ways", (Opinion, July 29). I agree with Veera Prateepchaikul that the joint sitting of the Lower House and the Senate during the debate over the government's policy statement last week was spiritless and extremely boring as most MPs -- young and old -- displayed unacceptable behaviour.
Guidance is the key
News, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2019
» A very interesting and important piece of news, "Revving up for danger", (BP, July 14), concerning the issuance of three grades of motorcycle driving licences.
Doubleplusgood?
News, Postbag, Published on 22/06/2019
» Re: "Orwellian Thailand", (PostBag, June 20).
Remembering A Prince Of Art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/04/2019
» After two years of temporary closure for restoration, Ban Plainern, the residence of the late Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse -- the Great Craftsman of Siam -- is today reopened for a special occasion. Every year, the Naris Foundation and the Chitrabongs family celebrate Naris Day, the prince's birthday, by opening up the residence in Bangkok's Klong Toey district to distinguished guests on April 28 and to the public all day on April 29.
Got to stay cool
News, Postbag, Published on 12/04/2019
» Chartchai Parasuk in his April 11 article thinks mass-transit light rail projects "are not financially successful." He also thinks that when you build a house in Thailand, air conditioning should not be installed unless it is "cost effective", "there maybe a more cost-effective way to cool the house".
Win-win goals
News, Postbag, Published on 09/04/2019
» I fear that Thai politics is again coming to a head, with a high potential for violence -- which we should have learned solves nothing in the long run.
Revamp the military
News, Postbag, Published on 23/02/2019
» Let's briefly consider local geopolitics and the Thai military. Thailand needs China like it needs another coup. However, China needs Thailand for a variety of reasons. The US has had a longstanding favourable relationship with Thailand and is its most powerful ally.
Melodious and odious
News, Postbag, Published on 21/02/2019
» Re: "Army chief sings out hateful blast from gory past", (Opinion, Feb 19).
Abetting persecution
News, Postbag, Published on 08/01/2019
» Under military rule, Thailand has become cruel and heartless -- repeatedly colluding with repressive foreign governments to intercept asylum seekers and send them back to face life-threatening dangers.
Damned if you do ... but they don't
News, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2019
» Re: "History repeats as graftbusters fall flat", (Opinion, Jan 4). Surasak Glahan's commentary on the frustrating dearth of objectivity, independence, fortitude and integrity of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is largely on the mark.