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Corrupt monks have lost their way
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 14/07/2025
» Just as Thailand was about to celebrate Asalha Bucha Day and the start of Buddhist Lent, the nation was gripped by the biggest sex scandal ever to rock its clergy. How irony.
Spend more wisely
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/11/2023
» Re: "China-made sub engine is now 'ok'", (BP, Nov 21).
Killing Darya Dugina: Ukraine own-goal?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/08/2022
» 'Iam a political observer of the International Eurasianist Movement and an expert in international relations. In this capacity, I appear on Russian, Pakistani, Turkish, Chinese and Indian television channels. The situation in Ukraine is really an example of a clash of civilisations; it can be seen as a clash between globalist and Eurasian civilisation."
Clarion call for clarity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/03/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health is perfectly within its rights to modify the status of Covid-19 and treatment schemes as the disease keeps evolving, but with the situation far from stable and the number of new cases and fatalities still rising, it must approach this challenge with due care.
Pavements still a problem
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2021
» Among the many pain points of living in Bangkok, the struggle with poorly designed, shabbily made pavements must be ranked among the worst. Numerous complaints have been made in this regard.
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.
Keep ringing the bells, but not too loudly
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/10/2018
» Iam quite sure I am a minority, especially among Thais, but I cannot help but feel sympathy for a condominium resident who has been caught up in a temple bellringing drama. Many people have complained that she is ignorant of Thai culture and tradition, and some chastised her on social media. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang meanwhile is summoning her for an “attitude-adjustment” session.