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Why close the parks?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/04/2020
» Over the past month, hundreds of people -- especially the elderly -- jogged in Benjakiti Park daily and thousands in Lumpini Park. At this time, it is important for people, especially elderly people, to get lots of sunshine and exercise.
Deadly indifference
News, Postbag, Published on 20/12/2019
» Re: "Penal system gets it wrong", (Editorial, Dec 19).
Lawless lawmakers
News, Postbag, Published on 11/12/2019
» Re: "More MPs face land scrutiny", (BP, Dec 10).
Oblivious army
News, Postbag, Published on 27/09/2019
» According to the latest UN report on rising sea levels, Bangkok is one of the cities that will be experiencing yearly floods 30 years from now. If the military was really serious about protecting the country, they would be using their budget to move their more vulnerable installations to higher ground and buying equipment to combat floods instead of the attack helicopters, missiles and rockets that army commander Gen Apirat Kongsompong wants.
Land of intrigues
News, Postbag, Published on 24/09/2019
» Under PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's leadership since 2014, there have been mysterious incidents that have led political junkies to rack their brains trying to solve them.
Thank you, 'Mali San'
News, Postbag, Published on 24/08/2019
» We Thais owe many, many thanks to "Mali-San" or Ms Megumi Morimoto, 46, a freshman at Kasetsart University's Sakolnakorn campus. As shown by the clip on Facebook by Udomsak Nak-chang-in and on television, she's been blocking motorcyclists from illegally riding their bikes on the sidewalk at Rumsalee intersection, thus protecting pedestrians from being run over. She's done this over 100 times. Although local bikers have beaten her up four times, Thai onlookers have rescued her.
Revamp the military
News, Postbag, Published on 23/02/2019
» Let's briefly consider local geopolitics and the Thai military. Thailand needs China like it needs another coup. However, China needs Thailand for a variety of reasons. The US has had a longstanding favourable relationship with Thailand and is its most powerful ally.
Keep expectations low
News, Postbag, Published on 07/12/2018
» Re: "Dire need for elected Senate", (Opinion, Dec 6).
THAI losing altitude
News, Postbag, Published on 14/09/2018
» Re:" Superboard gives nod to THAI's jet purchase plan," (BP, Sept 13).
Topsy turvy Thailand
News, Published on 16/06/2018
» Re: "Cops go after World Cup gamblers", (BP, June 12).