EDITORIAL

Tough times for Ben Bernanke in his second term

US Fed chief faces the unenviable task of explaining questionable decisions made to shore up the economy

VENUS' VISION

Will the iPAD be a sweet apple or sour grapes?
OKAY, STEVE JOBS, I surrender. You are a genius as once again you convince us that we "need" yet....
WATCHDOG

Short-term pain could have cured long-term economic diseases
PAUL GAMBLES, managing partner of the MBMG Group, a wealth-management consultancy, and Global Markets....
Helpful Rules for Thai Politicians
Having tasted of politics both east and west, and having shared many a story over the last 49 years with Thais....

Re: Issues of Identity that Governments can't Understand, Editorial, January 22

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