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It's all self-inflicted
Postbag, Published on 18/04/2026
» Re: "Trump 'not a big fan' of Leo" (World, April 14).
Visa blowback
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/03/2026
» Re: "MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half", (BP, March 25) & "Explainer: Thailand's new visas", (Podcast, Aug 5, 2024).
Long stay doubts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/03/2026
» Re: "30-day visa-free stay 'sufficient', says minister", (BP, March 21) & "Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up" & "Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa", (BP, March 18).
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Is it worth it? Seeing through the marketing traps
Rattanan Wangkanjana, Published on 21/01/2026
» As purchasing power weakens and living costs soar, daily expenses shock Bangkok residents.
Bus industry loses 'Jeh Kiew', its leading voice
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/12/2025
» 2025 was a big loss for all interprovincial bus operators as it was the end of the road for a woman who staunchly protected their business.
Digesting Trump's trip through Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 07/11/2025
» Storming through Asia last week, US President Donald Trump's first stop in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26, before moving on to Japan and South Korea over the next four days, capped by his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before returning to Washington, was the most consequential for Southeast Asian economies.
Populism fails
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/10/2025
» Re: "Populism takes priority", (BP, Oct 18).
Diamonds are forever; Lisa of Blackpink isn't.
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hired superstar Lisa -- Lalisa Manobal -- as a tourism ambassador for 12 months. The move clearly illustrates the country's attempt to regain the tourist momentum, which has been lost in recent months.