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    'Phi noi' workers need solution

    Editorial, Published on 05/11/2023

    » We often hear about the experiences of tourists in Thailand, but there's rarely any discussion of Thais travelling abroad. This changed recently when the hashtag #BanTravelToSouthKorea began trending on X, with netizens accusing the country of discriminating against Thai tourists. Everyone from the average tourist to influencers joined the debate and shared stories of being interrogated and/or refused entry into South Korea despite having all the right paperwork.

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    Soft power sells best when not force-fed

    Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023

    » South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.

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    Time to ease Thai bond market rules

    Oped, Published on 14/02/2024

    » The Thai bond market, with massive valuations surpassing 16.7 trillion baht as of the end of the third quarter of 2023 and continuous prospective growth, is a crucial mechanism in the capital market and the Thai economy. Net market value could rise by over 386 million baht per year if legal restrictions on bond trading are unlocked.

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    Can't beat a good hometown name

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/02/2024

    » There was a brief US news item last week concerning Groundhog Day, an annual ceremony in Pennsylvania in which a large but docile rodent emerges from its burrow and predicts the weather for the coming year. No need for professional forecasters. It is celebrated in a small Pennsylvania town with the magnificent name of Punxsutawney.

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    The rise of political stress syndrome

    Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/07/2023

    » As Thailand's new government formation will significantly impact numerous people, most are following the matter closely. However, the effort to stay informed has caused stress to both supporters of pro-democracy parties and those in favour of the junta and conservative parties.

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    Why so unpatriotic?

    News, Published on 12/01/2024

    » Re: "Please Come Back", (Editorial Cartoon, Jan 11).

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    Breaking the cycle of land inequality

    News, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2023

    » Thailand's land ownership disparity is one of the worst in the world. As such, land reform should be a crucial campaign policy for the upcoming general election. Unfortunately, it is not.

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    Some 2023 tales you may have missed

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2023

    » It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to look back at some of the major happenings of the last 12 months. But we will have a change this year because the news has been far too depressing. So instead we will examine some of the not-so-major happenings of 2023 that you might have missed amongst all the gloom and doom. They may not be particularly significant but are a lot more fun than the grim stuff we read every day.

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    Parnpree to diplomats: 'Don't give up'

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/11/2023

    » 'Do not take no for an answer" could be the new hashtag for all Thai diplomats from now on. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahidha-Nukara instructed his lieutenants not to give up or allow themselves to be turned down too easily when they are pursuing a "proactive economic policy".

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    Farewell to two fine former colleagues

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/12/2023

    » Far too many of my former Bangkok Post colleagues have passed away this year and this week things got even worse with two more old pals gone.

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