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Face the dirty truth
News, Postbag, Published on 13/08/2019
» I am writing about a recent report on the decline in tourism to Phuket. Perhaps the Thai government and the Thai people don't want to face the facts.
Don't fear Illuminati
News, Postbag, Published on 07/08/2019
» Re: "FFP 'Illuminati' charge based on unjustified fear", (Opinion, Aug 6).
Keep watch on corruption
News, Postbag, Published on 28/07/2019
» I'm delighted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha included fighting corruption as one of the main policies of his new government, for corruption has been omni-present in our past regimes.
Dress sense?
News, Postbag, Published on 25/07/2019
» Re: "Cross-dress row sparks rights probe", (BP, July 23).
Headscratch moment
News, Postbag, Published on 07/06/2019
» Re: "Plastic reduction efforts a success", (BP, June 6).
Expand train capacity
News, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2019
» Your May 31 editorial "Tickets to ride too expensive" neglects an important consideration. While I have no problem with making the electric trains more affordable so more low-income people can use them, doing so without adding to capacity will only make the city's traffic problems worse.
More than 'som tam'
News, Postbag, Published on 11/05/2019
» It is indeed good news to know that the Maya Bay closure will be extended until 2021. (BP, May 9). Last year's closure resulted in ecological recovery, which is a promising sign. To be frank, I previously did not think Thais could put short-term self interest aside and cooperate for long-term benefits. It's also good news that they will implement the online e-ticketing system for transparency purposes.
Jumping through hoops
News, Postbag, Published on 10/03/2019
» Until this year, the Revenue Department has conveniently deposited my tax refund into my Kasikorn bank account.
Govt must act now
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2019
» It has been well known for many years that Thailand has a pollution problem. The country is one of the highest users of poisonous agricultural chemicals. Poorly regulated mining, industrial and energy sectors pollute the groundwater, air and soil with impunity. There is virtually no regulation of vehicle emissions, while the marine and rail sectors are off the rails when it comes to pollution. This has been going on for as long as anyone can remember.
Who you gonna call?
News, Published on 29/12/2018
» Re: "Who trusts the NACC?", (Editorial, Dec 27).