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Pass the smell test
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/05/2022
» Re: "Waste-to-energy plant shut as locals gripe over foul smell", (BP, May 2).
Fuel reform now
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2026
» Re: "PM apology a good start," (Editorial, March 30).
Short-term thinking
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2024
» Re: "Govt vows cut in energy prices", (BP, Jan 2). Instead of temporarily cutting energy prices, PM Srettha should heed Lao Tzu's wise words: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." For example, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga is mulling subsidising oil for farmers. But when the handout ends, farmers will revert to their old ways.
Theatre of protest
News, Postbag, Published on 15/09/2018
» In a country often said to have dual prices there is nowhere with such a great difference as in the theatre of political protest and the price to be paid for making your statement. Ms Nuttaa Mahattana, Pai Dao Din, and others have all come under extreme pressure, had visits from soldiers, spent time in detention and found their futures threatened. Some would say that's the price they must pay for their dissent.
A toxic reversal
Postbag, Published on 13/04/2026
» Re: "Energy and environment will take centre stage" (InQuote, April 1) and "BJT pulls support for Clear Air Bill" (BP, April 7).
A political stunt?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/08/2023
» Re: "10,000 Buddhist monks in Hat Yai for mass alms offerings", (BP, Aug 20).
Smart reading
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2024
» A long time ago, I found a great book about mai pen pai, "No problem" at Asiabooks, and now I can't find it any more. And I would like to buy it and give it to friends to spread the news about its meaning. Please, where can I find it? It's a great present for foreigners.
History will judge
News, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2019
» Re: "Thanathorn cops rally charges", (BP, Dec 23).
The roads are OK
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/08/2022
» Re: ''Toll Call," (Postbag, Aug 14). Ye Olde Engineer writes: "I offer up a subject we can all agree on: bad roadway management and design in Thailand and Bangkok in particular".
Foggy legislation
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2023
» Re: "Actress's friend paid bribe", (BP, Feb 2).