mona - 9:34 pm on Mar 30, 2005 (gmt 0)

I wouldn't blame them from charging a subscription, but I agree with Visit Thailand:

I think publishers who are considering this have to have a very strong model in place and offer things that their subscribers cannot get (at least easily or at all) for free elsewhere.

In fact, one of the local newspapers in my city does exactly this. I'd say maybe 80% of their content is free, but certain things you have to subscribe for - a few popular columnists come to mind.

Personally, I'd never pay for it. I'll read news online where it's free, and pay for the print version of the newspaper so I can lounge back on the couch and enjoy - away from my computer;)