• OPINION

  7 secrets of Thai Covid-19 success

  News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/06/2020

  » When the first coronavirus infection was detected on Jan 13, there were fears that Thailand would be the hardest hit by the pandemic, and that the country might not survive due to the onslaught unleashed by a faceless enemy.

• OPINION

  'Bubbles' need care

  News, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2020

  » The government is upbeat about a plan to open travel bubbles with several countries, a move which is crucial to restoring international links to boost the economy.

• OPINION

  Don't rush to lift quarantine

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2020

  » As the country's battle with the coronavirus outbreak has produced a satisfactory outcome, reopening the borders needs time and preparation.

• OPINION

  Used goods shape up as Southeast Asia's 'new thing'

  News, Adam Minter, Published on 05/07/2017

  » On the second floor of a 22,300-square-metre, used-goods superstore in thesuburbs of Kuala Lumpur, Koji Onazawa pauses beside some old Japanese surfboards.

• OPINION

  Getting to know familiar strangers

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/01/2016

  » On my way to work I have to pass Victory Monument where I use the elevated pedestrian walkway to reach the BTS station. At the northern end of the walkway, I always pick up a copy of M2F from a newsboy who is positioned there every weekday morning to hand out the free newspaper to passers-by. I need something interesting to read during idle time on the Skytrain and the paper is much better for the eyes than the mobile screen. Besides, I want to check out if the newsboy is doing his job properly.

• OPINION

  Geoeconomic implications of Covid-19

  Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/06/2020

  » The longer the coronavirus pandemic wends its way around the world, the more it takes on permanent features. As case infections still persist virulently, especially in the US, Brazil, Russia and India, states, societies and individuals are being forced to make adjustments. There will be winners and losers in the geoeconomic competition for market shares and supply chains. Those with more effective public health systems will stand in good stead with opportunities to re-emerge less scathed and better positioned to carry on, whereas others with less adequate health infrastructure will face more risks and disadvantages. For the first time in generations, health security has become the main determinant in the fate of nations and peoples.

• OPINION

  Angst all round as Beijing's moment nears

  Oped, Selina Wang, Published on 05/02/2022

  » China's borders have been virtually closed off for the past two years. Now, in a way, it's opening on a massive scale for the Winter Olympics. To pull this off in the middle of a pandemic, China is holding the Games in a fortress.

• OPINION

  Beijing steels itself for the Winter Games

  Oped, Published on 28/01/2022

  » Back in July last year, the International Olympic Committee announced a change to the Olympic motto, adding the word "Together" to its old 125-year-old "Faster, Higher, Stronger" banner. It was meant to signify the importance of standing together in solidarity. But as Beijing readies itself to host this year's Winter Olympics, its focus is on keeping people apart.

• OPINION

  Pride can lead to a fall

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2020

  » Over the past several months, Thailand has taken pride -- too much pride -- in its impressive track record in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic with zero local transmission. That pride finally led to complacency -- not only among the general public, but the health authorities as well.

• OPINION

  Opening up is the only way to rescue Thai tourism

  Oped, Published on 05/11/2020

  » Thailand's world-class tourism industry is in a deep, coronavirus-induced coma, close to death.

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