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Instant noodles, the poverty label
Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» Mama, just a simple name, yet it resonates like a heartbeat in Thailand, where these instant noodles have woven themselves into the very fabric of daily life for over 50 years.
Why faith is indispensable to global development
Oped, Alaa Murabit, Published on 04/06/2025
» For nearly two decades, I have worked at the intersection of development, health, and security. In roundtables with heads of state, emergency briefings, and donor forums, I have noticed a glaring pattern: faith-based actors are often excluded from global strategies. When present at all, they are sidelined, treated as symbolic figures rather than as genuine partners. This isn't just a blind spot. It's a strategic failure.
Target for cuts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/03/2024
» Re: "Agencies ordered to cut waste", (BP, March 8).
Wage hike caution
Editorial, Published on 15/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is right to vow an increase in the daily minimum wage from Oct 1, instead of next year.
What's in the Nickname?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/01/2021
» It's a year-end tradition for Thai media to anoint figures in the political world with nicknames (with a varying degree of sarcasm). On Monday, their nicknames were revealed and -- in case you had been busy with the New Year celebration since Christmas -- I'm here to explain the idea behind some of them. g
Anthem blues
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/05/2020
» Re: "Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate", (BP, May 27).
Democrats could slide into turmoil, observers warn
News, Published on 29/09/2018
» Terminal headache for PM
Mother's day memes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/08/2018
» This Sunday is Thai Mother's Day and it's time to celebrate the most important woman in your life. I would like to celebrate your mum, my mum, mom, ma, mama or mae with a few memes. Hopefully, they capture the funny side of Thai Mother's Day and warm your heart a little. It's okay to be a softie sometimes, people. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
Thailand Needs Facebook 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/05/2018
» Tinder may be trembling right now, thanks to the soon-to-arrive dating service on Facebook. Sure the social media network can do whatever, but it should have introduced a new concept instead of repackaging someone's else idea to try and monopolise everything.