• OPINION

  Test case for tolerance

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2021

  » A new set of children's books, titled Waad Wang, which provides information on the other side of the anti-institution movement, has drawn mixed reactions and become another test case for tolerance towards different opinions in our society.

• OPINION

  Censorship a futile tactic

  News, Editorial, Published on 20/10/2020

  » The embattled Prayut Chan-o-cha government seems set to ignore calls by several sectors of society to compromise and hold out the olive branch of a seat at the negotiating table for the young protest leaders. Instead, it looks increasingly prepared to up the ante by censoring the news reports of media outlets sympathetic to the cause of the pro-democracy movement.

• OPINION

  Dress code a non-issue

  News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2019

  » The matter of what to wear and what not to wear in parliament brought to the fore by Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs this week reflects their inability to get their priorities right on what to debate and what not to debate in the Lower House.

• OPINION

  Asset declaration law angers academics

  News, Editorial, Published on 11/11/2018

  » A new regulation issued by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) that requires university council members to declare their assets and liabilities has drawn mixed reactions.

• OPINION

  Uni hurts its own cause

  News, Editorial, Published on 14/09/2015

  » A military camp will play host to 53 transgender female students of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University from Monday until Wednesday, with the aim of adjusting their attitudes. They got in a spot of trouble late last month for participating in a poorly thought-out hazing ceremony that had them dancing and performing simulated sex. If that was out of line - and it certainly was - what are we to think of this university's punishment, its attitude toward the students in the first place and even its own record on hazing?

• OPINION

  Culture vultures

  News, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2016

  » What is wrong if a character from the classic tale of the Ramayana is shown in a music video to have enjoyed tourism activities? Or driving a go-cart or cooking coconut cream cakes?

• OPINION

  Bad habits on full display

  News, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2024

  » The primary duties of MPs are vetting laws and scrutinising fiscal budget legislation. However, a recent incident involving a member of the Pheu Thai Party sparked criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of elected representatives.

• OPINION

  National Defence College course sparks buzz

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2023

  » A new course launched by the National Defence College (NDC) that fosters networking among middle-level military personnel, state officials and businesspeople has caused a stir with critics saying it deepens patronage culture.

• OPINION

  Senate must walk its talk

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2023

  » This month, the Senate faces a challenge as it votes on ethical probes against accused members of its own chamber. It is hoped that the Upper House will display the high ethical standards they demanded in selecting prime ministerial candidates. Yet, the senators' votes in two inquiry cases may still raise a few eyebrows.

• OPINION

  Rail station name shame

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/01/2023

  » At a cost of 33 million baht, the nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station has triggered public suspicion that requires not only a clear explanation from the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry but also prompt and thorough scrutiny from related agencies.

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