EDITORIAL

A much simpler plan: going back to bascis

It's hight time the state began supporting R&D, for the greater benefit of the Thai economy

OVERDRIVE

One crisis averted; more to look forward to
THE Abhisit government narrowly survived the crisis of the royal petition. On the day, the military was on....
CULTURE VULTURE

Are we really solving problems or just creating new ones?
A FEW weeks ago, our Ministry of Culture delivered a piece of bad news to our teenagers - again.
A 'happiness index' needs to be flexible in its composition
In this second of a three-part e-mail interview with The Nation, US-based historian Eric Zencey discusses the....

Without a summons for extradition, Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, a Malaysian model working in Singapore, readily....

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