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Democracy, sustainability, sufficiency economy
Oped, Peter Boothroyd, Published on 14/03/2019
» Thailand’s road to democracy is of universal interest for two reasons. First, the country is in the process of creating and testing new structures for a democratic government. Second, the kingdom explicitly calls for moderation and immunity in its endorsement of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP).
THAI should put customers first
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2018
» The business mantra "Customer is king" cannot be applied to Thai Airways International, after the recent headline-making flight from Zurich to Bangkok.
Solar vital to energy plans
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2018
» With the Energy Ministry having recently set a new target for Thailand to make a gradual transition away from fossil fuels to decarbonise energy generation in the country, recent research by two Harvard University scholars provides useful information for the policymakers. It gives a realistic assessment of the pros and cons of two renewable energy sources -- wind and solar.
A shallow argument
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2018
» Re: “Kingdom’s global standing firm as nation digs in heels”, (Opinion, June 6).
Parties strangely silent
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2018
» The Bangkok Post is constantly giving prominent space to all the "failings" of the current government, pressing for elections, and seemingly assuming that any elected government would be preferable to what we have now.
A 'Nimby' problem
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/05/2018
» A major local problem has arisen in the deep South. It is a direct outgrowth of the past 13 years of violence, but the problem is a peaceful one. Some 105 people who fled to Malaysia now wish to return. They are currently stateless, and the army has plans to resettle them under a programme called Pha Khon Klub Ban (Bring People Home). The problem is that the army failed to secure support of residents in the district where the resettlement is to occur. Panare district of Pattani which houses the temporary resettlement site is strongly opposed to this project.
Reform must be revived
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2018
» It now seems clear that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has abandoned his promise to reform the Royal Thai Police (RTP). Straightening out the police was just part of the overall National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) reform plans after the May 22, 2014, coup. But this was arguably the most important and definitely the most popular. For years, it seemed the RTP was like the weather; everyone complained, but no one was able to do anything about it.
Wake me up when Thaiism rings true
Oped, Kong Rithdee, Published on 10/02/2018
» It has been widely translated as “Thainess”. But “Thainess” may not be accurate when describing Thai Niyom, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s latest catchphrase and sort-of policy. The correct term in English, I propose, should be “Thaiism”, just like populism ( Pracha Niyom), nationalism ( Chat Niyom), conservatism ( Anurak Niyom), authoritarianism ( Amnat Niyom), or alcoholism, you know, the excessive use of alcohol to drown out grief and the pain of broken promises.
Painting the town dead
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) asked residents in old-town areas earlier this month to keep their houses in good condition to entice more tourists. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said he wanted them to paint or repaint their houses as part of the so-called taemsi (paint) campaign.
City loses historic icon in Mahakan fight
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/02/2018
» Bangkok yesterday lost one of the rare, vintage houses that represent the bygone days of the Rattanakosin era when it was demolished and reduced to a pile of rubble.