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    Towards a just energy transition

    News, Published on 22/04/2024

    » Established in 1970, Earth Day is commemorated annually on April 22 to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Therefore, it is crucial to contemplate the strides made in combating pressing environmental issues, such as increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When it comes to reducing or removing GHG emissions from the atmosphere, the transition away from fossil fuels becomes inevitable. However, it also prompts questions about whether this transition is simply just a transition or if it's a truly equitable and fair transition.

  • OPINION

    Senate trips a waste

    News, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2024

    » As the Upper House's term ends on May 10, some Senate committees have decided to embark on extravagant overseas trips, at a staggering cost of 81 million baht.

  • OPINION

    Airport flops prove dreamers wrong

    News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/04/2024

    » Bringing an airport to a province isn't always a boon. It can be a burden too.

  • OPINION

    Education on how to be a happy soul

    News, Published on 22/04/2024

    » Extreme poverty is primarily a mental phenomenon caused by the fact that we give real meaning to money.

  • OPINION

    Govt pulls through with Songkran fest

    Editorial, Published on 21/04/2024

    » Peak celebrations for the Songkran holiday this year may have passed, but there are already a few refreshing signs lingering in the aftermath of the festivities.

  • OPINION

    Tales of Nessie won't stop resurfacing

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/04/2024

    » Today happens to be the 90th anniversary of the famous photograph claiming to be that of the "Loch Ness Monster". It was on April 21, 1934, that the Daily Mail carried the iconic front page pix of what became known as the "surgeon's photograph" because it was taken by London doctor Robert Kenneth Wilson.

  • OPINION

    Reshuffle needs work

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2024

    » After seven months of mediocre performance, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is going to reshuffle his cabinet. Yet those who wish to see a total overhaul and the exit of underperforming ministers might be let down. On the face of it, the Srettha 2.0 cabinet will merely reflect internal promotions within the Pheu Thai Party and its power consolidation.

  • OPINION

    Why solar and wind are not winning

    Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 20/04/2024

    » Despite us constantly being told that solar and wind are now the cheapest forms of electricity, governments around the world needed to spend US$1.8 trillion (66.3 trillion baht) on the green transition last year. "Wind and solar are already significantly cheaper than coal and oil" is how US President Joe Biden conveniently justifies spending hundreds of billions of dollars on green subsidies. Indeed, arguing that wind and solar is cheapest is a meme employed by green lobbyists, activists and politicians around the world. Unfortunately, as the $1.8 trillion price-tag shows, the claim is wildly deceptive.

  • OPINION

    Myawaddy's fall should concern region

    Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 20/04/2024

    » As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy.

  • OPINION

    US readiness for war -- watch its Navy missile policy

    News, Peter Apps, Published on 19/04/2024

    » In October 2022 a US destroyer and supply ship pulled alongside each other in San Diego harbour to attempt something the Pentagon had never tried before -- reloading missiles on a US warship at sea rather than tied up alongside a pier.

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