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France stumbles through an autumn of woe
Oped, John J. Metzler, Published on 05/11/2025
» France has faced a tumultuous autumn. The usual strikes, government shuffles, and sensational events -- from a high-profile daylight heist at the world-famous Louvre Museum to the imprisonment of a former president -- have characterised a disquieting period.
Bombs don't work
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/06/2025
» Re: "Trump's MAGA fans upset over possible Iran strike", (World, June 22).
Crosswalk gamble
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/02/2025
» Re: "Pedestrian crossings need to be safer", (BP, Feb 17).
Fintech and universal inclusion
Oped, Carl Manlan & Adanna Chukwuma, Published on 14/01/2025
» The world has made remarkable progress in advancing financial inclusion in recent years. In the decade beginning in 2011, the share of adults with access to financial services rose a whopping 50%, to more than three-quarters. But we still have a long way to go in creating a truly inclusive financial system. Beyond expanding access to financial products and services, we must ensure that these products and services work for all people, including the 1.2 billion people worldwide with disabilities.
Pavements must be safe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2024
» About two weeks ago, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a project to upgrade the city's footpaths. The plan is to start the work along 16 routes which bisect the city's busiest areas, before improving some 1,000 kilometres of pavements across the city.
Capital poll portends Thailand's rule
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/05/2022
» Never has Bangkok's gubernatorial contest been so much about Thailand. The poll this Sunday is not just about how Bangkok will be run but how Thailand will be ruled. Beyond the usual grievances and issues that traditionally hang over Bangkokians' lives and livelihoods are larger forces at work. Whoever comes out on top will have much to say about the bigger national election that has to be held by this time next year.
Don't clutter pavements
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2022
» A video clip showing an individual in a wheelchair and his helper awkwardly manoeuvring around campaign signs of Bangkok governor candidates promising a "better life" for city dwellers is ironic.
But who's counting?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/03/2022
» Re: "Covid-19 to be endemic from July," (BP, March 9).
Covid stats missing
Oped, Published on 06/08/2021
» Obviously Covid-19 is the big news every day. And I understand trying to give your coverage some variety on the front page.
Courting reciprocity
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/06/2021
» Re: "ISPs told to take down 'hoax' sites," (BP, June 3). Our courts have ordered internet service providers to close or remove accounts of eight individuals alleged to have posted "fake news" on websites and social networks.