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Poisonous billionaires
News, Postbag, Published on 05/05/2019
» Re: "Regime's knives are out for Thanathorn", (Opinion, May 4). In my opinion, businessmen- turned-politicians are a poisonous mixture for any democratic country. Why?
Medical mishaps
News, Postbag, Published on 04/05/2019
» Re: "Asking for too much", (PostBag, May 2).
Injustice no laughing matter
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/04/2019
» Re: “‘Big Joke’ in surprise job shunting”, ( BP, April 7). We often hear Lord Chief Justice Hewart’s wise words: “It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.” If we see justice done, all can be assured that we have rule of law, applied equally to all alike, regardless of station — and behave accordingly.
Army always rules
News, Published on 08/04/2019
» Re: "Old guard can't halt the turning tide", (Opinion, April 6). Wasant Techawongtham argues succinctly that Thai elites won't be more successful than King Canute in turning back a potential and youthful democratic wave.
PM's tricky position
News, Postbag, Published on 30/03/2019
» Re: "Poll uncertainty lingers as count nears finish line", (Commentary, March 29).
Electric pipe dream
News, Postbag, Published on 02/03/2019
» Re: "Electric cars will help cut smog", (Opinion, Feb 27).
Rebuke or reproach?
News, Postbag, Published on 12/02/2019
» Prof Thitinan Pongsudhirak's contributions on Thailand's politics have always been unbiased and educational.
Govt must act now
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2019
» It has been well known for many years that Thailand has a pollution problem. The country is one of the highest users of poisonous agricultural chemicals. Poorly regulated mining, industrial and energy sectors pollute the groundwater, air and soil with impunity. There is virtually no regulation of vehicle emissions, while the marine and rail sectors are off the rails when it comes to pollution. This has been going on for as long as anyone can remember.
Profiting from animal cruelty
News, Postbag, Published on 16/12/2018
» Re: "Viral elephant photo spurs zoo probe", (BP, Dec 13). It is a total disgrace to the heartless operator of this "zoo" as well as all the visitors. None of them have ever expressed any empathy or disgust about the horrible exploitation of these poor creatures. After all, isn't it the symbol and pride of the national flag since 1820?