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Liberalise lease laws
News, Postbag, Published on 29/01/2016
» An argument often heard in Thailand is that to extend leases or grant ownership rights to foreigners would betray sensitivity to the history of colonisation in Southeast Asia. But Thailand has not been subject to colonisation and is seldom seen to be overly sensitive to its neighbours' problems or transgressions, unless they directly impact the kingdom.
Multi-PM madness
News, Postbag, Published on 01/02/2016
» Re: "Uthai slams draft charter" (Bangkok Post website, Jan 31).
Imperfection isn't bad
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2016
» Just as Donald Trump is having his rant in the United States, columnist Alan Dawson is having his rant here in Thailand. (The Big Issue: So help me God, Jan 31).
Elephants aren't toys
News, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2016
» While I was saddened to read, "Scottish tourist killed by elephant in Samui", (BP, Feb 1), it should serve as a good wake-up call to tourists and the government alike, that elephants are not toys for public amusement.
Fighting losing battle
News, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2015
» How wonderful if, as reported, authorities will enforce strict measures to prevent traffic accidents during the holiday season and implement stringent measures against drunk drivers (BP, Dec 23).
Truth must prevail
News, Postbag, Published on 30/12/2015
» The Thai police chief believes the protests that happened both in Myanmar and Thailand were politically influenced (BP, Dec 29). That sounds like a witch-hunt rather than an effort to find the facts.
Be wary of GMOs
News, Postbag, Published on 29/12/2015
» A helpful clarification to the public debate on the “GMO Bill” was provided in a press conference of the so-called National Confederation for Safe, Secure and Sustainable Agriculture on Friday (BP, Dec 27).
Need for transparency
News, Postbag, Published on 31/12/2015
» Re: “Cops’ image taints ruling”, (Editorial, Dec 30).
The rich get richer...
News, Postbag, Published on 01/01/2016
» Re: "Reform under this regime is an uphill task", (Opinion, Dec 23).
Don’t be so surprised
News, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2016
» Re: “Thais fear AC English barrier”, (BP, Jan 2).