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What if you take away the slingshot?
Oped, Sally Tyler, Published on 05/01/2026
» The latest ceasefire in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is welcome news and hopefully signals an end to the displacement of thousands and tragic loss of life on both sides. The release of 18 Cambodian prisoners is an indication that the parties are delving more deeply into the process to resolve the conflict.
Wallet fraud?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/08/2024
» Re: "10K wallet still 'to proceed'", (BP, Aug 22).
Digital wallet tokens could hit scheme
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 08/08/2024
» I bet the government never thought of this when they thought of the Digital Wallet scheme. It probably does not make sense to it that there could be millions of people shunning pseudo money, namely Digital Wallet Tokens (DWTs). Perhaps, in the government's mind, a DWT is almost on a par with genuine money -- fiat money.
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).
Lives are torn
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/01/2023
» Re: "New rules spook tourists" (BP, Jan 9). The recent announcement of the new travel requirements is bringing misery to thousands of travellers. I am from the UK and spend six months in Thailand.
Tackling our plastic waste woes
Oped, Nithiwat Kaewpreamkusol, Published on 05/01/2023
» Today, most of the products and packaging in our local market are designed to be "disposable", with little or no concern for environmental impacts and any negative influences on human health.
Governing an ocean of plastic pollution
Oped, Raimund Bleischwitz, Published on 05/03/2022
» Images of plastic pollution in the ocean and on beaches are now commonplace, and the problem is likely to get worse. Last week, the OECD's first Global Plastics Outlook revealed a dramatic increase in the plastic waste leaked into aquatic environments.
Where's my refund?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/03/2022
» Re: "Hotels, hospitals urged to give travellers refunds," (Business, March 1).
Insurance enigma
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/01/2022
» Re: "TGH subsidiary ceases operation," (Business, Jan 27). The Bangkok Post reports on the sudden closure of Southeast Insurance company, owned by one of Thailand's richest families, apparently due to concerns about paying out Covid claims.
Save tourists from scams
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as well as the public health and foreign ministries must do more to ensure visitors enjoy a safe and smooth entry under the Thailand Pass scheme.