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Put America first
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/08/2025
» Re: "Trump hurting global trade in ideas", (Opinion, Aug 4).
Central banks caused own woes
News, Otmar Issing, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Scott saga shows system's flaws
Editorial, Published on 27/04/2025
» A celebrity marine park adviser has been dismissed -- but the real issue isn't him. It's the corruption, secrecy, and autocratic control his departure exposes.
The omen of Paetongtarn's leadership
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's political ascension as the country's 31st prime minister is unprecedented in Thai history -- it is also a moment of reckoning for the country's political future. Her father, Thaksin, wasted no time recapturing the spotlight, positioning himself as the Nostradamus who knew everything just days after her official appointment. His demeanour and words have reminded all Thais of the dangers inherent in dynastic politics. Will it impact her ability to govern independently and effectively?
Rethinking our cities' link to water
News, Richard Friend & Pakamas Thinphanga, Published on 21/12/2023
» Water holds special symbolic significance in Thai culture, from Loy Krathong to Songkran festivals. But as much as we respect the value of water, we must also recognise that failure to care for our water resources puts our lives and wellbeing at risk.
Ordinary citizens waging 'TikTok War'
Oped, Matt Leighninger, Published on 25/03/2022
» This is a new kind of war, waged by a new kind of citizen.
Technology and the global struggle for democracy
Oped, Manuel Muñiz, Published on 13/01/2022
» The commemoration of the first anniversary of the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump showed that the extreme political polarisation that fuelled the riot also frames Americans' interpretations of it. It would, however, be gravely mistaken to view what happened as a uniquely American phenomenon with uniquely American causes. The disruption of the peaceful transfer of power that day was part of something much bigger.
Stop the fancy words in battle against Covid
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/04/2021
» The small drop in the number of new Covid-19 new cases to under 2,000 yesterday may look like a good sign.
Starmer takes on anti-Semites
News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2020
» The leader of the Labour opposition in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, has been widely applauded for making his gutsiest move since winning the position nearly three months ago after sacking Rebecca Long-Bailey from his shadow cabinet for sharing a tweet which contained a ludicrous anti-Semitic, anti-Israel conspiracy theory.
Scum of the Earth
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 24/02/2019
» At the Bangkok Post Forum on Feb 7, Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said it would be splendid if Thailand had green shirts with four stars who favour democracy. He called for a review (English translation: cancellation) of the recent, 2.3 billion-baht purchase of 14 more Chinese main battle tanks. Oh, and Thailand should halt conscription.