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Heritage agriculture as a solution
News, Qu Dongyu, Published on 27/10/2025
» In the 18th century, a series of volcanic eruptions turned the fertile fields of Lanzarote, the easternmost of Spain's Canary Islands, into a desert of black ash. Instead of abandoning the land, farmers adapted.
Grapes of wrath
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2024
» A report about high levels of pesticides found in sampled Shine Muscat grapes has raised fears about food safety, leading many to wonder how many fruits and vegetables sold at markets are laced with toxic chemicals.
Sort out systemic corruption
Postbag, Published on 06/10/2024
» Re: "Negligence claims lives", (Editorial, Oct 4).
If it's 'early doors' there's plenty of time
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/06/2023
» A Thai reader asked recently the meaning of the expression "early doors" which he had heard used frequently in English football commentaries. It has become quite a familiar observation in sport to indicate a game is still at an early stage. It also creeps into everyday language although perhaps in the more common form of "early days".
Do as King Rama IX
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/02/2023
» Re: “2 activists get bail as lives at risk”, (BP, Feb 8). The Criminal Court approved bail for the two political activists, “Tawan” and “Bam”, who are on hunger strike to ensure human rights, freedom of expression, and the ending of Sections 112 and 116 concerning lese majeste and sedition, respectively. However, the two young girls insist on continuing their strike.
The next Green Revolution will be digitised
Oped, Maximo Torero, Published on 02/02/2023
» Farming is one of the world's oldest and most far-reaching endeavours. Meeting the growing food demands of the global population amid accelerating climate change presents an unprecedented high-wire act that requires human ingenuity, good governance, and technology.
Superpower secrets
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/07/2022
» Re: "Remembering Abe and Japan's rise", (Opinion, July 12).
We're at a crossroads
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/04/2021
» Re: "Don't protect the culprits," (Editorial, April 15).
Reckless behaviour
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/04/2021
» Re: "Contracting the disease is not a crime", (InQuote, April 8).