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Asean banks face climate pressure
Oped, Rachel Ho, Published on 08/04/2026
» The global oil and gas crisis is worsening. Amid the Middle East war, the central banks of countries in Southeast Asia must address a perfect storm of rising fuel prices, cost-of-living pressures, and worsening impacts of climate disasters.
Iran war exposes Thai energy fragility
News, Sutthipath Kanittakul, Published on 28/03/2026
» The ongoing war in the Middle East is exposing a critical vulnerability in Thailand's energy system -- its heavy dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Fuel panic spreads
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2026
» It is normal for people to go into panic mode during a crisis. Governments need to reassure them with reliable, enforceable plans to prevent hoarding of essential goods and fuel.
Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
Start from home
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/03/2026
» Re: "Can we design universal access to compassion?", (Opinion, March 19).
Forest fire policy fuels haze
Editorial, Published on 22/03/2026
» Each dry season, the toxic haze returns with forest fires. So does the crackdown in which forests are sealed, burning is banned, and villagers become suspects.
'Green China' story hides true energy picture
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 21/03/2026
» Many in the West gaze in awe at China's apparent dominance in green energy.
Barcode vote row
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2026
» Re: "Barcodes may make poll void", (BP, Feb 20). With due respect to those prominent legal scholars, especially Prof Wissanu Krea-ngam, the presence of barcodes and QR codes printed on each ballot paper could render the entire general election process void.
High risk as mercury rises
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2026
» On Monday, Thailand will officially enter the hot, or summer, season. The Ministry of Public Health has warned citizens and businesses to prepare for what is expected to be a more severe summer than last year, due to rising global temperatures.
Klatham left out
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2026
» Re: "BJT gains Klatham backing", (BP, Feb 17). The headline was somewhat at variance with Pai Lik, its secretary-general's words that his party had no bargaining power to join the coalition, but it implied a dislike of being in the opposition for the next four years.