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PM's crisis-coping skills again in doubt
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2026
» A joint military attack on Iran by the United States and Israel appears to have had a profound political impact on the Anutin government. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his ministers have come under heavy criticism from the public and commentators alike for what is widely seen as a failure to handle the oil supply situation effectively.
Leveraging Thailand's superyacht exposure
Oped, Pun-Arj Chairatana and Andy Treadwell, Published on 19/04/2025
» The feature of the 117-foot (35.7-metre) catamaran Spacecat in the television series The White Lotus Season 3, set in the Gulf of Thailand and in the waters around Phuket, highlights the potential of Thailand's superyacht charter market. Delivered in November 2022 by Silver Yachts, the vessel showcased luxury against the backdrop of Thailand. This visibility presents an opportunity to further develop Thailand's luxury tourism and service industry, moving beyond glamour to build a sustainable sector that could drive economic growth. Thailand has significant assets; strategic support can help this industry thrive.
Cross at your peril
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/04/2025
» Re: "French tourist killed on zebra crossing in Kanchanaburi", (BP, April 4).
Consider nature
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/11/2024
» Re: "1 more dead dugong found", (BP, Nov 19).
Screen to lead
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/11/2024
» Re: "PP submits push to limit Senate's role", (BP, Nov 15).
Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Better jobs for youths
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/01/2024
» Re: "Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed", (Business, Jan 18).
DNP needs major audit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Conservation's (DNP) move to cancel the e-ticket system last week in order to reinstate it yesterday casts a much needed spotlight on the way the state conservation agency handles revenue it collects from entry fees at national parks across the country.
'Beach' case settled at last
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2022
» A ruling has finally been handed down for a court case related to the production of the Hollywood movie The Beach. A Supreme Court verdict on Tuesday ordered the Forestry Department to restore Maya Bay, which was environmentally damaged during the movie's filming that began in November 1998.