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» An expression which is increasingly heard these days on television and in political comment is the rather cryptic "it is what it is". Not exactly an illuminating observation, and it prompts the question, "But, what is it?" Apparently it means a certain situation that cannot be changed however much you want and carries an element of resignation.

OPINION

Bureaucracy still baffles

News, Published on 25/07/2021

» All the requirements of bureaucracy in this country have not changed in more than 100 years.

OPINION

Jab move 'baffling'

News, Postbag, Published on 22/02/2021

» Re: "Thailand again defends decision not to join jab alliance", (BP, Feb 15).

OPINION

Outlook still bleak

News, Postbag, Published on 15/12/2020

» Andy Cule's Dec 13 letter asks the reasonable question as to why vaccinated tourists would need to quarantine when coming to Thailand. Unfortunately, the vaccines have only been found to be effective in stopping symptoms of the virus, but have not been tested to see if they prevent infection and therefore the ability to infect others.

OPINION

Early encounters with the Nite Owl

News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/10/2020

» A few words on former colleague Bernard Trink, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 89.

OPINION

From top down, are we broken beyond repair?

News, Published on 29/09/2020

» In this country, there is a section of a road in the middle of the capital Bangkok that was named "the 100-deaths curve'' because of the frequent deadly accidents there.

OPINION

Less fear, more safety the key to tourism restart

News, Published on 30/07/2020

» It's becoming apparent that if Thailand relies on fear to help us overcome Covid-19, it will ultimately be at the expense of our travel industry.