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Justice moves slowly
News, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thirteen years after the fatal hit-and-run involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhaya, the hands of justice finally moved this week.
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.
Last chance for the EC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2023
» As preparations for the May 14 polls progress, all eyes are on the Election Commission (EC) amid doubts over the agency's neutrality. The EC is faced with a dilemma similar to that which arose during the 2019 polls, when its organisation of the election was riddled with complaints and allegations.
More than maid abuse
News, Published on 04/09/2022
» The maid-abuse scandal has revealed many layers of bureaucratic malaise which are perpetuated by a patronage system that eats away at meritocracy.
Prawit's brothers, senator called in maid abuse probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/09/2022
» Senator Thani Onlaied and two brothers of the caretaker prime minister, Adm Sitthawat Wongsuwon and Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwon, will be called for questioning in alleged connection with helping Kornsasi Buayaem and her maid get state jobs.
Vulnerabilities away from the office
Business, Published on 08/07/2022
» Employees hastily placed in remote work setups kept most of Southeast Asia's businesses afloat when the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020.
No more nepotism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2022
» A report revealing that a number of military-appointed senators have practised nepotism by hiring their relatives as assistants or working teams has caused a stir.
Make taxes greener
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2022
» For the first time since the land and building levy law was promulgated three years ago, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has found it necessary to re-introduce the full tax rate, shunning calls by some business sectors that it extend the 90% cut.
Sarana expected to be named new chairman of NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/12/2021
» Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, a medical specialist and former member of the defunct National Legislative Assembly (NLA), is expected to be chosen as chairman of the new National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board.
NACC probe welcome
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2021
» It's welcome news that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has finally launched a probe into the mishandling of the infamous hit and run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, scion of the Red Bull empire, which allowed the megarich culprit off the hook.