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    Still taking us for a ride

    News, Published on 11/01/2015

    » The taxi mafia has long been a problem on Koh Samui, with aggressive drivers intimidating tourists, refusing to use the meter and demanding outrageous fares for short journeys.

  • OPINION

    Postbag: Urging true solidarity

    News, Published on 10/01/2015

    » The deaths in Paris take place at a time when some divisions in society are increasing — yes, between peoples of different faiths (and none), but also between richer and poorer, between the older and the younger, between indigenous populations and newer migrants composed of a variety of colours, languages and creeds. Europe finds itself in a tinderbox — the last week has seen demonstrations by Pegida, killings by people claiming to act for Islam, bombings and burning of mosques, and much else.

  • OPINION

    A river trip to hell, for locals and tourists

    News, Published on 07/01/2015

    » For many Bangkokians who live far from the river, the chance to enjoy a boat ride on the majestic Chao Phraya River or visit its webs of canals is a joy only tourists get to experience. Most locals tend to be stuck in the concrete jungle from dawn till dusk.

  • OPINION

    Postbag : No cars in parks

    News, Published on 05/01/2015

    » I was shocked to see a TV broadcast showing a male elephant shoving a car on the road leading to Khao Yai National Park.

  • OPINION

    One way to expose rogue taxis

    News, Published on 04/01/2015

    » Re: “Taxis bear brunt of New Year gripes” (BP, Jan 3).

  • OPINION

    Let’s be pragmatic

    News, Published on 03/01/2015

    » With all this talk of democracy being bandied about, I have rarely seen the word “pragmatic” used.

  • OPINION

    A new year, a fresh start

    Oped, Published on 01/01/2015

    » A year ago today, many Bangkokians and their fellow Thais from the countryside led by Mr Suthep Thaugsuban were protesting against the government of then prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Democracy Monument instead of celebrating the dawn of the new year at some place more appropriate.

  • OPINION

    Constant crises

    Oped, Published on 31/12/2014

    » Constitution Drafting Committee spokesman Gen Lertrat Rattanawanich said we’d only have a non-elected prime minister to defuse “political crises” (BP, Dec 28).

  • OPINION

    Some New Year's gifts that will just keep on giving

    News, Published on 29/12/2014

    » Since we are all in the holiday spirit, I'd like to single out a few people and institutions to give them a much needed gift and wish them luck for the approaching new year.

  • OPINION

    Another year to remember, or maybe forget

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/12/2014

    » Well, we've just about scraped through another 12 months, although at times things did look a bit on the shaky side. At least all the whistle-blowing has abated. Here are a few reminders of events and characters that graced the year 2014, although some you may prefer to forget.

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