Where will they all go?
As Bangkok continues to grow unchecked, and more tourists flock to the Kingdom, Airports of Thailand has unveiled a...
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Chiang Mai – the not quite football crazy city
The last home game of the 2018 seaon brought 4,600 people to the 700th anniversary stadium in the north...
To Brexit or not to Brexit
That is indeed the question. Though to be honest the answer should be obvious. There was a referendum. The...
MH370 – The Malaysian government’s inconclusive report
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT MALAYSIA MH370 Safety Investigation Report Originally described as the “Final Report” the Malaysian Government change the...
The hub where monsters go for makeovers
This is well worth a read – for its commentary on the Trump/Kim conference from a Singaporean viewpoint. Not...
Lots of hot air – no substance
The Kim – Trump summit in Singapore. The media have spent a fortune covering this. Yes the handshake was...
Un Trump summit alert
Yes it is happening. Yes the world’s media has taken the bait. Nothing substantive will come of it –...
Martinez pitches Fighters to 5-3 win over Giants
From the Japan Times: and yes, we were there! Nick Martinez entered his first interleague contest in Japan with...
US/Gulf airlines pact is more armistice than peace treaty
The United States and the United Arab Emirates have signed a deal on May 11th which is the resolution...
The Thai middle class’s tolerance for dictatorship
Pithaya Pookaman is a retired Thai ambassador to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chile and Ecuador. He currently lives in Bangkok. He...