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Withdrawal of faith
News, Postbag, Published on 26/08/2016
» News reports on the GSB makes me anxious.
Bangkok Trumpsters
News, Postbag, Published on 17/08/2016
» In the book Trump and Me by Mark Singer, Donald "Believe Me" Trump is variously described as a braggart, bully, swaggering buffoon, megalomaniac, narcissist and unpredictable demagogue with a need for total recognition.
Chaos and confusion
News, Postbag, Published on 13/08/2016
» Why has our illustrious leader stated that the recent bombings were to "cause chaos and confusion", insinuating that it was the absent ex-prime ministers' followers who are to blame? This statement is in itself inflammatory, and can lead to chaos and confusion. Shooting from the lip again!
Looking in the mirror
News, Postbag, Published on 30/07/2016
» Re: "Merkel's immigration policy helps deter terrorism", (Opinion, July 26).
Prepare for subs
News, Postbag, Published on 04/07/2016
» Re: "Prawit stands by submarine push", (BP, July 2).
Recover the money
News, Postbag, Published on 04/06/2016
» Can someone explain why Klongchan Credit Union members, who lost 12 billion baht, are not officially represented by the justice system? The Justice Minister (BP, May 31) is correct in saying that they appear to have been forgotten.
Chevron Thailand slims down as low oil prices bite
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2016
» Low oil prices have begun to take their toll on petroleum exploration and production (E&P) companies in Asia, with US-based Chevron Corp preparing to cut jobs at its Thai operations as part of the company's global headcount reduction of 4,000 this year.
Show me the gaffes
News, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2016
» Re: "Queen, PM in diplomatic gaffes", (BP, May 12)
Makes no sense at all
News, Postbag, Published on 22/04/2016
» In order to "increase customer satisfaction", a Thai bank, which previously issued debit cards allowing people to withdraw cash at the ATMs of many other banks, has now issued a newer version which only allows withdrawals from the issuing bank.
Lessons from history
News, Postbag, Published on 16/04/2016
» I have just finished reading the third novel in Robert Harris's brilliant trilogy based on the life of Cicero. It's about politicians who struggle to practise and defend democracy, but fail because of the corruptibility and greed of many of them. The politicians are divided, and some favour allowing the all-powerful general, Julius Caesar, to take control of the empire.