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Let's see what the ladies can do
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/09/2024
» It was interesting to note the new Thai cabinet includes eight women which is a record for the Kingdom. This seems to be part of a trend as the recently formed British government features 11 female cabinet members.
New records set
Published on 19/02/2024
» Re: "Thaksin set for return home today", (BP, Feb 18) & "No EM for Thaksin?", (BP, Feb 15).
Thaksin case leaves stain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2024
» Finally, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has never stayed even a night in jail since returning from self-imposed exile in August, is to gain his freedom when he is discharged on parole, probably today.
Celluloid sleuths more fun in the old days
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/03/2023
» I was watching a US cops and robbers film the other day in which the police were using those large portable phones that were around just at the start of the cellphone revolution. Nothing dates a film more than the type of phones they are using. Those unwieldy early portable phones look quite comical these days and seem more cumbersome than convenient.
Truth via debate
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/07/2021
» Re: "PM orders ban on 'fake news'," (BP, July 30).
Two wives OK for some
News, Postbag, Published on 21/03/2021
» Re: "Laws favour the rich", (BP, March 19).
Hazy booze ideas
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/06/2020
» The approach to alcohol in Thailand needs some serious review and new structure. Thailand has great food and great food goes with nice wine and that is in the Mediterranean style and fits with tourism and lifestyle.
Covid's real cost could well be eternal spying
News, Andy Mukherjee, Published on 11/05/2020
» Much of our pre-coronavirus lives may be reclaimable with some modifications around how we work, socialise and travel. In one crucial way, though, the post-pandemic landscape will be very different: The individual's autonomy over her data may be lost forever. Our mobiles will keep us safe -- by spying on us.
Telephone 'Thainess'
News, Postbag, Published on 09/08/2018
» Well over a year ago, the landline connection to our small estate was cut.
'Peace Games' are no game-changer for S Koreans
News, Soyoung Kim & Josh Smith, Published on 27/02/2018
» South Korea's self-styled "Peace Games" have been a sporting success but public reaction suggests it may have failed its bigger test -- to generate the support its president needs to make bold moves to improve ties with old enemy North Korea.