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Protect indigenous rights and culture
Editorial, Published on 06/08/2023
» As the world observes International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples this week, it is undeniable that indigenous communities in Thailand continue to endure persecution and discrimination.
Make Social Security Fund sustainable
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2023
» Changing demographics and economic trouble threaten the Social Security Fund (SSF), the country's biggest pension fund.
Park law must aid forest guardians
Editorial, Published on 23/07/2023
» Our forest laws have inflicted immense hardship on more than 10 million people living in national forests.
Hopeful step for justice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/06/2023
» Having the names of innocent people on the police's criminal suspect database is a blatant form of injustice. Yet for decades, more than 13 million people suffered and were denied job opportunities and various legal rights because of their status.
'Old politics' rears its head
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2023
» With the House of Representatives due to convene next week, the prospect of a coalition government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains uncertain.
Road safety still a running sore
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2023
» A fatal collision in Samut Sakhon province on a recent Friday night left a 51-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old severely injured. What caused the accident? This time, it was not drunk driving or a fast car but a poorly lit curve, which a local official blamed as the source of frequent accidents.
Water plans need review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/06/2023
» Drought has always been a part of Thailand's weather cycle, but this year's situation is a cause for concern due to the El Nino southern oscillation that is affecting the entire Southeast Asian region.
Brakes on seawalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2023
» The new environmental law on seawall project development is a real celebration of World Ocean Day, which fell on Thursday. The long overdue environmental code that requires environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for such structures is expected to help slow down the rapid development of seawall projects in coastal areas.
Rising water pressure
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2023
» As if households have not been hurt enough by rising electricity bills, the Metropolitan Waterworks Administration (MWA) and Provincial Waterworks Administration (PWA) on Sunday reportedly sent a signal that worse could be in store by telling the media they may have to increase tap water fees.
Popularity pageantry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2023
» The May 14 election campaign has become like a year-end sale, with vendors digging out every discount, perk and freebie to woo buyers.