EDITORIALS

Don't be surprised by double-digit inflation

Skyrocketing oil prices are forcing authorities to get serious on curbing inflationary pressure

SIDELINES

Samak survives in a battle of borrowed swords
Political adversaries have finished playing their perfunctory roles in the no-confidence debate, trading barbs....
BANGKOKIAN

An awkward meeting
In this gloomy political situation, observers are trying to read the body language of politicians to interpret....
Rice-pledging scheme a failure
Despite the high-profile launch of the rice-pledging programme initiated by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej,....

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Thumbs up to Yasmin Lee Arporn for her article "Rice farmers receive only a small slice of the big....

Bangkok's best bars and pubs
Our nightlife reporter bids weekend a fond farewell with a recap of her seven favourite watering holes
Get it while it's tasty
Thai and international favourites, plus a few exotic items, are prepared in an open-kitchen
Babymime in full view
The acclaimed Thai pantomime troupe collaborates with top director nikorn saetang for their first solo show
Shopping by the sea
Along with the beach, there is an extensive selection of items worth browsing for in local markets