Media priorities have been under the spotlight in recent weeks. The blood and gore in Thai Rath-style tabloids never fail to catch the eye. Sex scandals with a hint of perversion are always good for a scoop; or failing that how about some cute photos...

Following a recent blog comment about the benefits of positive thinking, just to get the ball rolling again I'm publishing a circular email that I've just received in Thai and English... Apologies to those who have missed my blogs, and thanks for the...