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Francis not the liberal Pope the world is keen for
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 04/09/2023
» Javier Milei, who is very likely to be elected president of Argentina in the October election, is fairly frank in his view of Pope Francis, a fellow Argentine. He calls Pope Francis "a Communist turd" and "the representative of the Evil One on Earth". Even for a ranter like Mr Milei, who ranks very high on the Trump scale of invective, that's rare praise.
Where have all the good cops gone?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/02/2023
» In wake of the various scandals over the past several months, implicating policemen from non-commissioned officers up to generals for involvement in Chinese grey businesses, some people may wonder where the good cops have gone. Or are there good cops in the Thai police force that people can trust?
How to avoid EEC waste 'time bomb'
Oped, Kannika Thampanishvong & Promphat Bhumiwat, Published on 22/06/2022
» Despite the government's bravado about the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) being the country's economic powerhouse, one important question still gets an elusive answer: Has the EEC fulfilled its promise of protecting the environment?
Exiles take the war in Myanmar abroad
News, Johanna Son, Published on 28/02/2022
» An ousted legislator from Myanmar, doing kitchen work in a restaurant in the United States, sends half of his salary to the forces battling the military that seized power in his country. From "home" in a Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar national says nightly prayers for his country at a makeshift altar.
Celebrating Independence, vaccinated and hopeful
Meir Shlomo, Published on 15/04/2021
» Today, Israel celebrates its Independence Day under very unique circumstances. It is not only a moment in which we mark the 73rd anniversary of restoration of our sovereignty in the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people. It is also a moment in which we conclude an extremely difficult year in a very positive and hopeful note.
Will city's pavement madness ever end?
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 20/03/2021
» Navigating Bangkok's pavements is like walking in a mine field or an obstacle course. But everybody who has ever travelled in the city on foot knows that.
Bizarre, not funny
News, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2021
» Re: "Impossible dream", (PostBag, Jan 2).
How engineering can adapt to the 'new normal'
Oped, Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Published on 12/06/2020
» The coronavirus started as a health pandemic, but the massive outbreak will create long-lasting changes that will alter the way we live and work. Like other industries, engineering and construction sector has also been seriously impacted, and engineers keep wondering how this pandemic will change the way they work in the future. I believe Covid-19's long-term impact on the engineering and construction industry will be far-reaching and may even change the industry's operating structure.
How to make EV viable within Asean
News, Dale Hardcastle, Francesco Cigala & Sharad Apte, Published on 07/10/2019
» If there is a region that could use a mobility revolution, it is Southeast Asia. Much of the area grapples with persistent congestion, expanding environmental concerns, and surging oil demand to serve transit needs.
What is happiness?
News, Postbag, Published on 13/07/2019
» Re: "Bridging disparity still an elusive goal", (Opinion, July 10).