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Unsettled boundary
Postbag, Published on 20/12/2025
» Re: "Border crisis is a measure of national resolve", (Opinion, Dec 19).
Teaching troubles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/10/2025
» Re: "Poll: Outdated curriculum tops public concerns on Thai education", (BP, Oct 26).
New words I probably won't be using
Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Cambridge Dictionary recently announced the inclusion of 6,000 new words mainly derived from their common usage in social media. I fear those words will simply be added to an already lengthy list of vocabulary I am totally unfamiliar with. As one observer noted "internet culture is changing the English language."
What is the Gaza war costing us?
Oped, Abdullah Gül, Published on 27/08/2025
» As the horrors in Gaza continue, owing to the lack of any plan to end the violence, it is necessary to ask what the costs will be, not just regionally but globally. The suffering inflicted upon innocent civilians in Gaza has become almost indescribable. Yet Israel has decided to redouble its military operation, opening another phase in its regional expansionist policy, with severe ramifications for international peace and security, as well as for Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Beach clean-up
Postbag, Published on 17/08/2025
» Re: "Clock ticks as plastic talks drag on", (Opinion, Aug 15).
Bridge of fantasy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2025
» Re: "Land Bridge falls flat", (BP, July 13).
Names muddled
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/07/2025
» For reasons unknown to me, the Bangkok Post insists on using oddly transliterated Thai, even where the meaning is unclear.
Let's see what the ladies can do
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/09/2024
» It was interesting to note the new Thai cabinet includes eight women which is a record for the Kingdom. This seems to be part of a trend as the recently formed British government features 11 female cabinet members.
Nato's Washington summit deepens spat with China
News, Peter Apps, Published on 16/07/2024
» During Nato's 75th anniversary summit held in Washington last week, China's defence ministry made a surprise announcement.
Asean now 'really' matters to Australia
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Albanese government has repeatedly declared that Asean matters to Australia. In the past, such an assertion often drew a quick response, with "really?" being the most common reply. Today, that is no longer the case. Asean "really" does matter to Australia. However, whether Australia matters to Asean remains to be seen.