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It's the economic history, stupid
Oped, Iker Saitua, Published on 14/01/2026
» Every year, I walk into a first-year lecture hall in Bilbao at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and watch shoulders slump. The title of the course I'm teaching -- "Economic History" -- draws a similarly dejected reaction from my students: "Meh." "Boooring." "What's this even for?" Some call it "the history class", as if it belonged to another century.
Teaching troubles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/10/2025
» Re: "Poll: Outdated curriculum tops public concerns on Thai education", (BP, Oct 26).
Act to defuse depopulation timebomb
Oped, Somchai Jitsuchon, Published on 14/08/2024
» Low birth rates and a rapidly ageing population pose significant socio-economic challenges for Thailand. This year, the number of elderly people has surpassed 13 million, accounting for over 20% of the total population. This figure is expected to reach 30% soon. As the number of centenarians rises, fewer babies are being born.
Divestment from Israel will not bring peace
News, Anne O. Krueger, Published on 27/05/2024
» The Oct 7 terrorist attack by Hamas has rightly generated enormous sympathy for the people of Israel, especially given Jews' history of persecution, culminating in the Holocaust. But the plight of civilians in Gaza since the attack is horrifying as well. Both sides need to support an immediate cessation of hostilities, followed by good-faith efforts to address the underlying issues.
Burnout rate shows price of success
News, Karishma Vaswani, Published on 01/05/2024
» The search for success can be elusive, and possibly nowhere more so than in Singapore, one of the most competitive and overworked places on the planet. Long hours are the norm, a reputation it has built since the island-state gained independence from Malaysia almost 60 years ago and had to carve an identity for itself in an uncertain and scary world.
Student self-help
Postbag, Published on 03/03/2024
» Re: "Govt to recruit 40K school janitors", (BP, Feb 29).
Just the tonic
Postbag, Published on 07/01/2024
» Re: "Prospects at home and abroad in 2024", (Opinion, Jan 5).
Improve access to private hospitals
Oped, Glenn Melnick, Published on 22/12/2023
» A number of media outlets, including the Bangkok Post, have reported several cases of private hospitals overcharging low-income, uninsured patients seeking emergency care. Unfortunately, this problem will only grow and become much worse if policymakers do not make much-needed changes to Thailand's healthcare system that require private hospitals to serve the broader community.
Thailand's green economy challenge
Oped, Saowaruj Rattanakhamfu, Published on 06/12/2023
» Climate concerns are reshaping the job market across the globe, leading to a rise in "green" jobs tailored for low-carbon economies. Success now hinges on adaptability to this new job landscape.
Yok case shows need for a rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2023
» A recent controversy involving a prestigious high school refusing to enrol 15-year-old political activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai reflects a lack of protection for rule-defying students.