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Why cattle matter in the Thai economy
Oped, Khanitha Pakinamhang, Published on 10/09/2025
» The milk in your morning coffee. The beef in your favourite menu. Both come from small Thai farms now struggling to survive.
Durian powers Sino-Thai friendship
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/07/2023
» When it comes to the evolution of Sino-Thai relations, one must put aside all the geopolitical determinants and even such subjects as the current Russia-Ukraine war, the ramifications of the US-China standoff and tourism. The topic is durian, which serves as the weathervane of their long-standing bilateral ties. The durian, known worldwide as the "King of Fruits", is more than just a sticky, thorny and, yes, smelly fruit; they also define the nature of the five-decade-old Sino-Thai relations.
Tips on staying calm
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/07/2023
» Re: "Chadchart urges fire drill revamp", (BP, June 25).
UK needs politically astute monarch
Oped, Matt Qvortrup, Published on 17/09/2022
» You would look in vain for any controversial statements made by Queen Elizabeth II during her lifetime. Sure, in the internet age, she, too, acquiesced to having a Twitter account, and a team of press people would post things on Instagram in her name. But they were all bland, uncontroversial -- and, frankly, dull.
Plan doesn't rate
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/07/2022
» Re: "Govt plans to charge foreigners more than Thais for hotel rooms", (BP, July 6).
Time to strategise Thai-Philippine ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/07/2022
» Newly elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai soon after being sworn in. It was his first meeting with a dignitary from Asean though he had earlier met with representatives from the US, China and Japan. Suddenly, the old flame of friendship between Thailand and the Philippines was being rekindled.
Let's see Vicha report
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/05/2022
» Re: "Nate probe a let-down", (May 19).