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OPINION

It can even get a bit chilly in Hell

Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/04/2026

» The pause in the Middle East conflict is very welcome although with the opposing elements both claiming a "great victory" it's all a trifle confusing. Prior to the ceasefire, we had witnessed increasingly belligerent exchanges from both sides containing sombre warnings that the opposing forces were destined to end up in "hell". In fact the word "hell" was appearing so frequently it was in danger of losing its intended impact.

OPINION

What are Thailand’s visa changes really about?

Vanich Kittichai, Published on 11/04/2026

» There have been a number of announcements from state agencies to do with visa policies in Thailand over the past several months that seem to have made the matter rather convoluted.

OPINION

Fairness key during crisis

News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2026

» Surging oil prices driven by war in the Middle East are forcing our new government to act more to rein in oil prices and pacify public anger directed at oil refineries.

OPINION

Fuel reform now

Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2026

» Re: "PM apology a good start," (Editorial, March 30).

OPINION

The fire this time is for US climate science

Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/03/2026

» In 1953 Ray Bradbury, an American writer, published a book entitled simply Fahrenheit 451. It was a novel about an American fireman in a not-too-distant future who realised that he was doing his job all wrong -- because his job was to burn books, which were banned in that future America. (451°F is the temperature at which paper catches fire.)

OPINION

Echoes ignored

Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/03/2026

» Re: "With Iran war, US is alone", (World, March 6). The Deputy Director of the German Marshall Fund, Kristina Kausch, is upset that US President Donald Trump has not sought the world's approval in his quest to destroy Iran's military abilities and for the removal of its genocidal dictatorship. One which screams daily: "Death to Israel" and "Death to America". (Time Off, Bangkok Post, March 8).

OPINION

How to prepare for the wars of tomorrow

News, James Ryseff, Published on 28/02/2026

» We are living through a pivotal moment for global security. The norms, assumptions, and systems that underpinned relative global stability since the Cold War's end are reaching an inflection point.

OPINION

Poll paranoia

Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/02/2026

» Re: "Doubts mount over EC's poll handling", (Opinion, Feb 21).

OPINION

Airports of Thailand must justify charge

Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2026

» The decision by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to raise the international Passenger Service Charge (PSC) from 730 baht to 1,120 baht marks the steepest increase in nearly two decades.

OPINION

Selective blame

Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/02/2026

» Re: "NACC timing questioned", (Editorial, Feb 11).Re: "NACC timing questioned", (Editorial, Feb 11).