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In an Irish memorial, I see echoes of Palestine
Oped, Andy Young, Published on 03/10/2025
» The figures by the River Liffey in Dublin are more clothes than flesh. The Famine Memorial, created by Rowan Gillespie, holds in bronze a moment of suffering, the settling in of the Great Hunger, which would cut Ireland's population by more than a quarter, the gone either dead or emigrated.
Misguided policy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/09/2025
» Re: "B10,000 fine for drinking in pubs after hours", (Online, Sept 17)" & "Alcohol plans baffle industry", (Editorial, Sept 21).
Fixing flaws in Thailand's booze law
Oped, Thanthip Srisuwannaket, Published on 03/07/2024
» Sixteen years after the Alcohol Control Act was enforced to curb youth drinking, consumption among youngsters remains as high as ever, highlighting the law's ineffectiveness.
A headline that went around the world
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/01/2024
» There has recently been some discussion concerning the quirky law that bans the sale of alcohol in supermarkets and restaurants from 2pm to 5pm and also before 11am.
How not to hit the road
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2023
» Tomorrow, millions of holiday makers will hit the road to celebrate New Year. Despite the joyous spirit, mass travelling during the long national holiday period usually leads to a high number of traffic accidents.
Who will benefit?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
Unequal treatment?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/12/2023
» Re: "Govt may expand 4am opening", (BP, Dec 18).
Stirring the pot
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/06/2023
» Re: "Defiant student activist returns to school, again", (BP, June 19).
Firetraps need fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2022
» Saturday's tragedy in South Korea's Itaewon district has raised concerns about the management of crowded entertainment areas in many cities around the world.
Tragedy, farce in Mountain B saga
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/08/2022
» By now, many of us may have lost interest in the deadly fire at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province because they are occupied with other more pressing issues such as inflation.