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Wrong policies could lead to national crisis
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Wrong policies could lead to national crisis

The World Bank warns Thailand to better manage its spending policy in the face of a worsening euro debt crisis that could affect the world economy

Bigoted viewpoint out of date
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Bigoted viewpoint out of date

I agree that gay-pride marches do little to change the attitudes of homophobes like John Sheppard [Not to be confused with John Shepherd. Editor.]

Oblivious to their wrongdoing
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Oblivious to their wrongdoing

Re: "Ban them from public-sector jobs", Letters, May 23.

Hotel ignores public concerns
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Hotel ignores public concerns

The St Regis Hotel in central Bangkok rather foolishly opened its doors to the public on April 1, not fully in compliance with fire regulations (among other things).

Who's profiting from dam construction?
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Who's profiting from dam construction?

The question has to be asked as to who will make profit from the proposed Mae Wong Dam that will flood part of a protected national park that is an integral part of Thailand's western forest.

Why the fuss over gay marriage?
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Why the fuss over gay marriage?

Readers who are unfamiliar with some of the quirkier aspects of Christianity may be wondering why people in the United States are making such a fuss over the issue of gay marriage.

Government must beware of ballooning budget deficits
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Government must beware of ballooning budget deficits

The opposition Democrat Party has cautioned that the country's off-budget deficit could balloon in 2013 as the Yingluck government struggles to keep its populist policy pledges.

Follow the money
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Follow the money

Financial services chief Manoj Pulohit says that communications technology is enabling banks to target potential customers much more effectively

Begging the question of China's moral richness
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Begging the question of China's moral richness

"Money, money - pizza!" She stretched out her only arm at me.

Asian investors suffer as Greek fire threatens to burn Europe
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Asian investors suffer as Greek fire threatens to burn Europe

This month has been brutal for investors around the world with prices dropping across all asset classes.