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Fixing flaws in Thailand's booze law
Oped, Thanthip Srisuwannaket, Published on 03/07/2024
» Sixteen years after the Alcohol Control Act was enforced to curb youth drinking, consumption among youngsters remains as high as ever, highlighting the law's ineffectiveness.
A headline that went around the world
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/01/2024
» There has recently been some discussion concerning the quirky law that bans the sale of alcohol in supermarkets and restaurants from 2pm to 5pm and also before 11am.
Unequal treatment?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/12/2023
» Re: "Govt may expand 4am opening", (BP, Dec 18).
No respite for refugees
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/03/2023
» Re: "Camp blaze renders 12,000 homeless", (BP, March 8).
Jab should be for all
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/02/2021
» Your Feb 17 report, "Tourism veering from bad to worse", underscores the point that this industry, and much of the economy, depends upon international tourists. These visitors will not return to Thailand until the 14-day quarantine in force upon arrivals is removed. This quarantine period cannot be safely removed until a large proportion of the Thai population is vaccinated.
Rise up against shallow patriotism
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/11/2020
» When a self-proclaimed patriot noticed a student did not stand up for the national anthem during a recent 6pm "flag down" ritual, she became so angry she hit the girl.
Bangkok booze ban is the last thing we need
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/04/2020
» Social distancing as a means to curb Covid-19? OK. Partial curfew after 10pm until 4am, probably OK.
River Extravaganza!
Oped, Published on 26/12/2018
» The party’s at our house on New Year’s Eve with a blue & silver theme. So invite the family to the Waterfront Promenade on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and savour an international seafood buffet.