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News, Postbag, Published on 23/02/2016
» Re: "Poll 'charade', says Thaksin", (BP, Feb 22).
News, Postbag, Published on 29/01/2016
» An argument often heard in Thailand is that to extend leases or grant ownership rights to foreigners would betray sensitivity to the history of colonisation in Southeast Asia. But Thailand has not been subject to colonisation and is seldom seen to be overly sensitive to its neighbours' problems or transgressions, unless they directly impact the kingdom.
News, Published on 12/10/2014
» Please forgive my lack of modesty. I get quite a smug feeling when I complete all three of the Bangkok Post crosswords at the weekend. The English-style cryptic on Saturdays is quite different to the American-style, two of which appear on Sunday. I think the description of "easy" for the smaller of the two Sunday offerings is flippant at best.
News, Published on 05/10/2014
» Re: "Anti-graft body reveals NLA riches" (BP, Oct 4).
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» Everyone is eating insects nowadays, even expensive restaurants (US, Thai, Japanese) but the old traditions of collecting & cooking insects haven't changed much.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2013
» 700 police brought in to break up fight between rival gangs at Ad Carabao & Sek Loso concert; fight goes on for 3 hours, national anthem played to stop.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2012
» Now being rounded up by police: customs officials & Thais returning from UK as students & workers who illegally imported luxury cars for profit.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2011
» From street vendor to cooking school and cookbooks. An NGO helped her, now she helps others in need.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/01/2011
» Insects found in Thai fruit exports to Europe may lead to a ban. Vigilance and self-policing will be necessary to avoid this outcome.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2011
» Three short news stories from Friday's Bangkok Post for your weekend reading.