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  • OPINION

    Seniors not a burden

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024

    » The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.

  • 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

    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

    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

    Wallet fog fails to lift

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2024

    » The government's announcement on the details of its digital wallet scheme on April 10 was meant to boost the popularity of both the Srettha Thavisin administration, as well as the Pheu Thai Party.

  • OPINION

    Defusing heritage rows

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2024

    » As the Songkran water-splashing festival draws to a close in Thailand and Cambodia, the war of words among netizens -- sparked by a Thai influencer who made sarcastic comments about the Khmer New Year -- drags on.

  • OPINION

    Port saga never ends

    News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2024

    » Governments have tried to move Bangkok Port in Klong Toey to Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province many times.

  • OPINION

    Cadmium plan lacking

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2024

    » In an effort to quash the public health scare that followed the discovery of illegal cadmium tailings that were illegally transported from Tak to several locations around the capital, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the toxic waste be returned to its source.

  • OPINION

    A Songkran downer

    News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2024

    » Songkran festivities across Thailand continue to draw in both local and foreign tourists, all eager to partake in the joyful water-splashing celebration.

  • OPINION

    Thai families no longer fit a mould

    Editorial, Published on 14/04/2024

    » Today is Family Day in Thailand, and it is appropriate that it is marked at a time when people are already taking time off work to return home and reunite with loved ones to celebrate Songkran together.

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