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Rishi Sunak is a new and old-fashioned Tory
News, Adrian Wooldridge, Published on 27/10/2022
» It is a nice coincidence that Rishi Sunak has won the leadership of the Conservative Party, and hence the prime ministership, on the most important day of Diwali, the "festival of light" celebrated by Hindus, along with Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. Diwali supposedly marks the triumph of "light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance". It is also associated with wealth and prosperity. In February 2020, Mr Sunak took his oath of office as chancellor of the exchequer holding a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and celebrated Diwali by putting lights outside his official residence at Number 11 Downing Street. He will now be the first Hindu to become UK prime minister. His time in office will hinge on his ability to deliver a reasonable measure of prosperity to a country that is in dire economic straits.
Incomplete strategy
News, Postbag, Published on 28/03/2020
» There is an incompatibility between closing bars but not closing public transport, which raises the question of the effectiveness of the current measures that have been taken.
Test before it's too late
News, Editorial, Published on 10/03/2020
» On Jan 23, as one of the countries most exposed to Covid-19, Thailand reported four infections -- the largest number outside China since the virus outbreak was first reported on Dec 31.
Water quality at site of coal barge crash off Koh Si Chang 'normal'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/08/2019
» The water around Koh Si Chang in Chon Buri province, where two cargo ships loaded with coal crashed into each other, was found to be of normal quality, according to Jatuporn Buruspat, director-general of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Coal barges sink during heavy storm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2019
» Two barges loaded with coal sank in stormy seas on Thursday night off Koh Si Chang in Chon Buri, spilling tonnes of coal into the sea, local authorities said.
Tributes pour in for 'great man' Vichai
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 30/10/2018
» Tributes, led by Britain's Prince William and Fifa president Gianni Infantino, have poured in from the footballing world and beyond for Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
Nothing is unsinkable
News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2018
» This week a local ship builder announced its intention with support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, to make water transport safer with "unsinkable" ships.