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Still plenty of smiles in Thailand
Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/01/2025
» A reader politely questioned a reference to the "Land of Smiles" in last week's column, suggesting the smiles are maybe not as forthcoming as they once were. Perhaps they are not but deep down Thai people remain a cheerful lot. After five decades in the kingdom I still get a kick out of an unsolicited Thai smile whether it be from a shopkeeper, check-out lady, bank cashier or simply someone on the street. Maybe it's because I look a bit funny.
Stop idling
Postbag, Published on 12/01/2025
» Re: "Give us clear air, not hot air", (Editorial, Jan 11) & "Expert wants to call city a problem area", (BP, Jan 11).
Thailand's Council of State concerned by 'casino bill'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» The Council of State will oppose the upcoming Entertainment Complex Bill, claiming it breaches government policy and does not address the issue of illegal gambling.
Trade minister talks up Japanese investment ties
Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is urging Japanese companies to invest more in Thailand's automotive and other emerging industries.
Mixed duo gunning for third title
Sports, Published on 12/01/2025
» Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran will vie for their third title after reaching the final of the season-opening BWF Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
Nongbua stun Prachuap, boost bid to prolong T1 stay
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 12/01/2025
» Hosts Nongbua Pitchaya improved their chances of survival in the top-flight with a 1-0 upset of PT Prachuap in the Thai League 1 second leg opener on Friday night.
Laws pressure small cinemas
Editorial, Published on 12/01/2025
» It has been weeks since the Documentary Club, also known as the Doc Club & Pub, Bangkok's acclaimed micro cinema, suspended screenings at the site due to a licensing issue, without a practical solution in sight.
Kasidit keen to make his presence felt in Melbourne
Sports, Published on 12/01/2025
» Kasidit Samrej vows to put up a good fight against world No.5 Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the Australian Open.
Etihad becomes BWF's global partner
Sports, Published on 12/01/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has struck an exciting new partnership with the Badminton World Federation, commencing in the 2025 season.
'More harm than good' in Thailand's online gambling push
Published on 12/01/2025
» Critics have urged the government to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of a proposal to legalise and regulate online gambling, warning it could cause more harm than good to the country.