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'Shakespeare' must live
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/08/2017
» Re: "Court cites national security to extend 'Shakespeare' ban," (BP, Aug 12). As makers of the films in question, we're writing to thank you for printing the news of our struggle for cinematic freedom. However, there is a small error of fact regarding the documentary we made while fighting the censors to rescind the ban on our Macbeth movie Shakespeare Must Die. Censor Must Die (sic, not 'Censors Must Die') was indeed submitted to the Board of Film Censors, which made the historic ruling citing Article 27(1) of the Royal Edict on Film & Video 2008 that "films made from events that actually happened" do not need to go through the censorship process. Significantly, this set a legal precedent which means that purist documentaries are now exempt from censorship. While we will indeed test this ruling soon with our next documentary film, we have not yet done so.
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).
Bad flood dreams
News, Postbag, Published on 20/05/2017
» Not surprisingly the better part of Bangkok flooded during the heavy rain in the early morning of May 16 and it looks like the BMA once again was caught off guard. We live in the Bang Na area just opposite Central City and since the last rainy season ended all the equipment used to pump out water has just been left without any sign of regular maintenance. Suddenly required, the BMA will have to get hold of technicians, required spares, operators, etc.
Trade agreement
News, Postbag, Published on 13/02/2017
» Re: "Accused Singapore robber still in Bangkok jail", (BP, Feb 11).
Inspector riches
News, Postbag, Published on 06/02/2017
» Riding motorcycles on footpaths, endangering pedestrians, is the new norm, while motorcycle taxis park openly on sidewalks. City inspectors who enforce pavement rules are too busy to catch the riders.
Bill hits foreigners
News, Postbag, Published on 17/12/2016
» Re: "Computer bill deeply flawed", (Editorial, Dec 15).
Monk farce has to end
News, Postbag, Published on 11/12/2016
» Re: "Followers petition King to quash all charges", (BP, Dec 10).
Sympathy for the devil
News, Postbag, Published on 23/09/2016
» Re: "UK activist Andy Hall found guilty", (BP, Sept 21).
Chaos and confusion
News, Postbag, Published on 13/08/2016
» Why has our illustrious leader stated that the recent bombings were to "cause chaos and confusion", insinuating that it was the absent ex-prime ministers' followers who are to blame? This statement is in itself inflammatory, and can lead to chaos and confusion. Shooting from the lip again!
Looking in the mirror
News, Postbag, Published on 30/07/2016
» Re: "Merkel's immigration policy helps deter terrorism", (Opinion, July 26).