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Very slow learners
News, Postbag, Published on 09/09/2017
» In his Sept 8 letter Songdej Praditsmanon writes that student Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal "was already condemned by fair-minded individuals and cursed by many alumni" but what he doesn't explain is why. To some of us simple minded non-Chula graduates it appears that Mr Netiwit has clearly understood the message from King Rama V given in 1873 when he expressed "the necessity of rebuilding a more equal relationship between different groups in society". What isn't apparent is that the administrators running the university have understood this message and taken steps to advance these opinions.
Rite of passage
News, Postbag, Published on 31/08/2017
» Re: "Yingluck's flight is no win-win deal", (Opinion, Aug 30).
The Pheu Thai circus
News, Postbag, Published on 05/08/2017
» How many times have Pheu Thai politicians shot themselves in the foot. I've lost count. This time they just shot themselves in the mouth, blaming the government for the floods in the Northeast (BP, July 31). Have they forgotten what they did in 2011?
It's all about jobs
News, Postbag, Published on 31/07/2017
» Re: "Human trafficking -- it's much closer than you think", (Opinion, July 29).
Get real on 'Boss'
News, Postbag, Published on 02/05/2017
» Re: "Red Bull heir faces passport revocation", (BP, April 29).
Woodside powers up
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/12/2016
» Myanmar is the centre of attention for Woodside Energy following the Australian company's discovery of gas off the coast of Rakhine state last year. It is now preparing to invest around 25-30% of its exploration budget in Southeast Asia to help realise the potential of the region.
Bangkok Trumpsters
News, Postbag, Published on 17/08/2016
» In the book Trump and Me by Mark Singer, Donald "Believe Me" Trump is variously described as a braggart, bully, swaggering buffoon, megalomaniac, narcissist and unpredictable demagogue with a need for total recognition.
Idle hands do no good
News, Published on 08/06/2016
» It's no secret that being religious is not the same as being spiritual.
Recover the money
News, Postbag, Published on 04/06/2016
» Can someone explain why Klongchan Credit Union members, who lost 12 billion baht, are not officially represented by the justice system? The Justice Minister (BP, May 31) is correct in saying that they appear to have been forgotten.
Why 'Fly Thai'?
News, Postbag, Published on 31/05/2016
» Umesh Pandey's opinion editorial on Thai Airways in today's Asia Focus was spot on.