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A bright spot in global landscape
Oped, John J. Metzler, Published on 02/01/2026
» It's time to consult the crystal snow globe and try to peer ahead to what may be on the horizon for the new year. Without question 2025 has been tumultuous but the year ahead holds cautious promise to finally solve some political crises mixed with some epic events on tap.
Driving them away
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/01/2026
» Re: "Airport tax to rise 53% for international flights", (BP, Dec 4).
Politics of religion
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/03/2024
» Re: "Buddhism is always oddly political", (Opinion, March 16).
Politics, sports don't mix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT), which oversees football, futsal and beach football, has made national headlines over the past few days, but not in a good way.
Beyond reason
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2023
» Re: "College student slain on Bangkok street", (BP, April 3) & "Veteran ghost-chaser Watcharapol livestreams to new generation", (Online, April 3).
Mustn't forget
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/04/2023
» Re: "Ins and outs of the 'must have' rule," (Business, April 5).
Are casinos a safe bet?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2023
» Today, the Lower House will make a decision on whether to endorse a feasibility report that could see the legalisation of casinos -- a policy that is hoped will bring in tax revenue and promote tourism.
Scrap World Cup subsidies
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Fifa World Cup 2022 comes to an end this Sunday, but the ugly game over the 600-million-baht subsidy the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) paid to secure the broadcasting rights will continue.
Oligarchical market control isn't healthy
Oped, Pavida Pananond, Published on 02/12/2022
» On the face of it, the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be saying the right things about sustainable and inclusive growth. The prime minister himself has been touting a Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model for Thailand, pitching it as the overarching theme of the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' meeting. Yet, the political economy hidden underneath Gen Prayut's lofty rhetoric is becoming more short-term and exclusive, allowing wealth to be concentrated in fewer hands, giving a handful of conglomerates oligarchical control over the market.
Solve BTS saga
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/11/2022
» Re: "Time to end BTS drama", (Editorial, Nov 25).