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Gift of giving
Life, Kusuma Bekenn, Published on 24/12/2015
» The Bangkok Post Foundation committee recently organised the "Bangkok Post Foundation Charity Raffle 2015" to raise funds for needy students who are struggling to get a good education. Prizes for the raffle came from generous donors who have contributed to this charity many times before, as well as new companies, airlines and hotel establishments.
Embassy publishes manners guide for Thai tourists in Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2014
» The Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo has posted online a guide to proper manner for Thai tourists visiting Japan.
Censoring bad news helps nobody
News, Published on 27/06/2014
» The other day, I received an angry phone call from a reader who believes this newspaper is not doing enough to return happiness to the country.
Bridge the divide, stop the suffering
News, Published on 20/06/2014
» The main pillar of Buddhism comprises the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the origins of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the paths one must take to end suffering.
If the junta delivers, I’ll be first to clap
News, Published on 06/06/2014
» Many of my friends have written on Facebook that they prefer the administration of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to an elected government because the NCPO will have no corruption problems.
Japan visa waiver starts July 1
Published on 25/06/2013
» The Japanese embassy announced Tuesday that the visa exemption for Thai tourists will become effective on July 1.
Boat crash off Pattaya injures 18
Published on 21/04/2013
» Eighteen South Korean tourists were injured, two critically, when two speedboats ferrying them to Pattaya's Koh Larn collided Sunday morning.
Preserving our forests in a capitalist way
News, Published on 24/08/2012
» These days, many people are talking about Thailand's forest areas which are dwindling because of fires and encroachment. What can we do?
When movie crews simply drive you right round the bend
News, Published on 10/08/2012
» A few days ago, when I was driving from home, I wondered about the traffic jam around my neighborhood. A policeman tried to direct traffic as people were caught in the congestion. I thought something had happened _ perhaps a terrible accident or crime _ but I was wrong.
Born to dominate political jungle
News, Published on 27/07/2012
» Today is the last Friday before we move on to August, my favourite month. According to the zodiac, August is Leo. Sure, the lion is the king of the jungle and it is no coincidence that one-third of our prime ministers were born in August.