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Welcome ethics move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2024
» In a compromise, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has pledged to refrain from amending the charter governing ethical standards for political officeholders. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday the party wants to listen to its coalition partners. Among them, the Bhumjaithai Party openly disagreed with Pheu Thai on the issue.
Wage hike stuck in limbo
News, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2024
» The national tripartite wage committee deferred its meeting again yesterday, derailing the Pheu Thai Party's flagship policy of raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide by Oct 1.
New rules for pot use
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand was the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis. Despite the policy mandated on June 9, 2022, being made for medical use and wellness, the outcome was one of disarray.
Charter push is risky
News, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2024
» It is rare to see a ruling party and a main opposition party join hands in rewriting the constitution. But such is the case with the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party, a reincarnation of the Move Forward Party, as they push with all their might to amend some sections of the junta-sponsored 2017 constitution.
Thailand's Election Commission must improve local poll practices
Editorial, Published on 22/09/2024
» Thailand is set for major provincial elections early next year, after the four-year terms of their administrative leaders and councillors end in December.
Flood woes are systemic
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/09/2024
» The severe floods in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces raise questions about Thailand's early warning systems. Are there sufficient early disaster warning systems in place? If so, why were hundreds of thousands of villagers in flood-hit areas left to fend for themselves?
The perils of censorship
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2024
» Less than two weeks into office, the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is being questioned about its sincerity and commitment to academic freedom.
No justice for Nong Cartoon
News, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2024
» Ten years ago today, Phanuthat Saksitthipan and his five-year-old daughter Narasiri, affectionately known as "Nong Cartoon," were preparing to close their family's steakhouse in Bangkok's Bang Bon district. Her mother, Saranya Chamni, was busy in the kitchen when a horrific event unfolded.
Top cop pick looms large
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2024
» As national police chief Torsak Sukvimol retires at the end of this month, the media spotlight will focus on the Royal Thai Police (RTP) as the National Police Committee will begin the selection process for the top job by Oct 3.
Lessons from 'Moo Deng'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2024
» The popularity of two-month-old pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" is not happenstance. It is the fruit of a laborious and systematic media campaign by the public relations team of Khao Kheow Open Zoo to promote their animals.