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Historic preservation needs you and me
Oped, Kanitha Kasina-Ubol, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thais deeply revere our heritage. Millions of us visit museums, temples, old towns, and monuments every year.
Venice suffers from 'beauty curse'
Oped, Edoardo Campanella, Published on 10/09/2024
» Countries with great wealth or natural abundance often fall victim to their own blessings. Economists have long known that resource-rich countries can get stuck in cycles of slow economic growth, intense environmental degradation, and weak democratic institutions. But places endowed with a unique artistic and architectural heritage also can suffer from this "resource curse". Breathtaking monuments from a storied past can generate economic rents and sectoral distortions, not unlike those created by large reserves of fossil fuels and precious minerals.
What makes a country really remarkable?
Oped, JOE MATHEWS, Published on 03/07/2024
» Great cities. That's a lesson the United Kingdom once knew well. Britain reached its imperial heights in the late 19th century in part because its municipalities were the world's most productive cities.
Leadership call
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/06/2024
» Re: "I'm not certain whether the conflicts (at the Royal Thai Police) will ever be solved", (InQuote, June 21) and "RTP probe lacks results", (Editorial, June 21).
Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal & Settanant Thanakitkoses, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Buddhism is always oddly political
Oped, Guanxiong Qi, Published on 16/03/2024
» This year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua is turning 72. Following the sexagenary cycle, the Thai government organised a month-long royal procession of the Buddha's relics from Feb 24 to this coming Monday including tours of four major Thai cities -- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani and Krabi.
Important to invest in cultural assets
Oped, Brian Mertens, Published on 15/02/2024
» Thailand's vast architectural and cultural heritage is more than just a source of enjoyment and public pride. It is probably the nation's most important resource besides its people. And heritage empowers the people. It supports social and economic welfare in lots of ways. It's worth taking care of.
Let's remember our 'difficult' history
Oped, Paritta Chalermpow Koanantakool, Published on 26/07/2023
» When we think of "heritage", we usually think of historic sites, beautiful old buildings, traditional performing arts, sumptuous dishes and so on. These are things rooted in the past that are proudly passed on from generation to generation. They help us understand our history and ourselves and nourish our communal identities.
Save our fading modern architecture
Oped, Weerapon Singnoi, Published on 30/03/2023
» If you are reading this, you probably hope that we will start taking better care of our historic architecture here in Thailand. But you might not immediately think of our modern buildings constructed during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
A brighter future for Thailand's past
Oped, Bilaibhan Sampatsiri, Published on 21/07/2022
» Every year brings Thailand a new buzz phrase that academics, officials and the news media chant like a mantra hoping that it will unlock a better future. Digital hub. Smart city. The metaverse.