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PC madness
News, Postbag, Published on 16/05/2016
» The basic difference between what Mr Trump says and what Mr Obama said is that Mr Obama delivered lies with more finesse, and a sugar coating.
Paying for freedom
News, Postbag, Published on 15/05/2016
» Vint Chavala writes: "I would like to respectfully remind Ambassador Davies that political activism in Thailand perpetually involves defying the country's lese majeste law. Whether the law is good or not is up to each individual's perspective and interpretation."
US wrong again
News, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2016
» Re: "US envoy stands by criticism of arrest of activist's mother", (BP, May 13).
Taps run dry
News, Postbag, Published on 11/05/2016
» In his May 9 commentary in the Life section, "A drought of understanding", Pongpet Mekloy gave an excellent summary of the current water crisis.
Post-colonial blues
News, Postbag, Published on 06/05/2016
» Re: "Nostalgia, English nationalism are confusing the Brexit debate", (Opinion, May 5).
Thai smile fades amid anger
News, Postbag, Published on 01/05/2016
» The story of the British tourists who were beaten up by a group of drunken Thai youngsters, in the quiet, gorgeous beach-town of Hua Hin, (Bangkok Post, April 30) is horrifying, especially as their picture has gone viral.
Regime must clear air
News, Published on 30/04/2016
» Re: "Storm clouds gather over charter vote", (Opinion, April 27).
Thailand bureaucratic bother
News, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2016
» What a great way for the Immigration Bureau to turn off tourists as well as long-time expats and residents, many of whom have worked here for many years and contributed to the Thai economy, with the tedious 90-day reporting requirement.
The military biz
News, Postbag, Published on 23/04/2016
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha grabbed power in order to carry through much-needed reforms. Yet, he does not understand what a conflict of interest is, or why leaders must avoid such conflicts, for he staunchly defends his brother's appointment of his nephew as an army officer without going through normal selection processes.
Divine U-turn
News, Postbag, Published on 21/04/2016
» Re: "Mahakan Fort eviction on track as D-day nears", (BP, April 16).