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Trump's tariffs are not simply about dolls
Oped, Nancy Qian, Published on 20/05/2025
» In a famous scene from the hit American television series Succession, the savvy patriarch of a family-owned media empire is infuriated to learn that none of his children knows the price of a gallon of milk. He understands that such a disconnect between decision-makers and ordinary people is a recipe for failed leadership. Now, the same tension is playing out not on our screens, but in the White House.
Sunscreen and our move towards a sun-safe future
Oped, Charlotte Mathieson, Published on 14/09/2024
» It's April 2000. I'm 14 years old, lying on a beach in the Bahamas, a bottle of SPF 20 at my side. I periodically check to see how my suntan is developing, watching with fascination as my pale white skin turns a deep, chestnut brown. Through the headphones of my Discman, Baz Luhrmann is telling the class of '99 to "trust me on the sunscreen". I nod along to the beat, oblivious to the irony. Luhrmann's caution is ahead of the curve.
Unequal treatment?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/12/2023
» Re: "Govt may expand 4am opening", (BP, Dec 18).
Child hate speech?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/07/2023
» Re: “Protest site ready ahead of ‘problematic’ vote for PM”, (BP, July 10). Police are preparing for a big turnout of demonstrators when parliament meets to vote on who should become Thailand’s new prime minister tomorrow. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has come out to warn demonstrators to maintain order since the event is significant and the parliament is an important place.
Insurance enigma
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/01/2022
» Re: "TGH subsidiary ceases operation," (Business, Jan 27). The Bangkok Post reports on the sudden closure of Southeast Insurance company, owned by one of Thailand's richest families, apparently due to concerns about paying out Covid claims.
Food safety a must for home operators
Oped, Urairat Jantarasiri, Published on 11/08/2021
» Struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic, many people have turned to their home kitchens to sell home-cooked food online. Imagine the shock when tax officials knock on their doors.
Myanmar grappling with infodemic
Oped, Moe Myint, Published on 25/12/2020
» Be it false claims that drinking liquor or ginger juice will repel Covid-19, or that eating leaves of the neem tree will protect one from it, Facebook user Pa Pa has encountered them all in the varied, virulent strains of misinformation thriving around the pandemic in Myanmar.
Stand up, 'People'
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/09/2020
» Re: "Time to elect city governor", (Editorial, Sept 4).