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China holds back for now over Taiwan
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/07/2025
» 'I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we [the US and China] will fight in 2025," wrote General Mike Minihan, head of US Air Mobility Command, in a private memo two years ago. There are still five months to go, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he's wrong.
Democracy in action with bid to target Yoon
Oped, Aziz Huq, Published on 11/12/2024
» Yoon Suk-yeol's latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on Dec 3, South Korea's scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition. He now faces an impeachment motion filed by the opposition Democratic Party, which has condemned his "insurrectionary behaviour".
Rambling Joe Biden officially a lost cause
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 13/07/2024
» It really doesn't matter whether Joe Biden is in peak condition intellectually during a second term as president. He did some useful things in his first term, but his main job now is to stop Donald Trump from coming back. If he succeeded in doing that and went gaga immediately afterwards, the ship of state would carry on regardless.
Boom to bust
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/03/2024
» Re: "Analysts lament SET has lost its appeal", (Business, March 4).
Siam Yacht Club: Unforgettable festive dining by Chao Phraya River
Oped, Published on 22/12/2023
» This Christmas and New Year's Eve, immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of Siam Yacht Club, nestled beside the scenic Chao Phraya River. Elevate your festive experience with an indulgent 8-course dinner meticulously curated to tantalise your taste buds.
It's not just visas
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/01/2022
» Re: "Cabinet approves visa changes to woo wealthy foreigners", (Online, Jan 18). I read with interest the article on the front page today regarding cabinet approval for the new long-term residence (LTR) visas for wealthy foreigners.
Final curtain call for grand old station
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/12/2021
» There is some debate concerning the fate of Bangkok's 105-year-old Hua Lamphong railway station which is scheduled to close at the end of the month. Hopefully a happy compromise can be reached with the station being preserved as a museum and its immediate area a public park. The State Railway of Thailand should also be given leeway to make itself some money, even if it means yet another mall.
Virus crisis reveals skeletons in our closet
Oped, Surasak Glahan, Published on 16/04/2020
» It was a desperate call for help. About 100 people gathered at the Finance Ministry on Tuesday and demanded the minister tell them why they were denied the 5,000-baht cash handout the government has granted to informal workers.