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Oil sector needs good benchmark
Oped, Viraphol Jirapraditkul, Published on 25/06/2025
» Despite having local refining capabilities, Thailand continues to base its oil prices on the Singapore market. For many, this raises a question: If we refine oil here, why must we follow prices set elsewhere? The answer lies in Thailand's energy structure and its commitment to a free-market economy.
It looks impractical
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/01/2024
» Re: "Bridge of disinterest", (PostBag, Jan 18) & "PM in Davos for WEF", and "4 MFP MPs quit bridge panel", (BP, Jan 15).
Better jobs for youths
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/01/2024
» Re: "Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed", (Business, Jan 18).
City can't ignore PM2.5
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2023
» It appears the cool weather is dissipating, but Bangkok residents can count on the health-hazardous fine dust PM2.5 to hang around.
How to avoid EEC waste 'time bomb'
Oped, Kannika Thampanishvong & Promphat Bhumiwat, Published on 22/06/2022
» Despite the government's bravado about the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) being the country's economic powerhouse, one important question still gets an elusive answer: Has the EEC fulfilled its promise of protecting the environment?
River safety needs action
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/03/2022
» In just one month, there have been two explosions aboard oil tankers on the Chao Phraya River -- which flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand. The accidents claimed two lives, and injured a number of others, as well as alarming river community residents and users of the river. However, the reaction of the Marine Department leaves much to be desired.
Don't hire illegals
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/11/2021
» Re: "Trafficked illegals in crosshairs," (BP, Nov 10).