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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.
Flawed DNA findings?
News, Postbag, Published on 05/02/2016
» There appears to be some misunderstanding as to whether DNA can determine nationality. As reported in the Bangkok Post on Feb 4, a forensic source states that according to DNA analysis the body parts discovered in the Chao Phraya river are not from a Thai national.
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).
Canal loss lament
News, Postbag, Published on 05/01/2016
» I would like to support Khun Ploenpote Atthakor’s “Water needs back-to-basics approach (Commentary, Jan 4). Especially this sentence: “Without efficient irrigation canals, we waste huge amounts of rainwater in each downpour, and that is unfortunate.”
Prevention is better
News, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2016
» UN statistics reveal that 79% of the 12,000 plus homicides taking place on average every year in Thailand are carried out with guns. Add to this more than 20,000 road fatalities per year and 545 killed annually due to the conflict in the deep South seems a mere drop in the blood bucket. But much of this needless horror is preventable. A close look at developed nations proves this. Progress in Thailand can be measured in these simple numbers. How many are dying needlessly every day due to preventable causes like dengue fever, diabetes, heart disease, pneumonia, drunk driving, speeding, failure to wear a helmet, illegal weapons, bombs, drug overdoses, and so many more? One might hope the government would try an ounce of prevention when faced with these staggering statistics if it’s goal truly is to restore happiness for the people.