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Thamanat saga a blight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2021
» The Constitutional Court's verdict on the status of Capt Thamanat Prompow did not raise any eyebrows, nor did it bring the whole nation to a shocked standstill. After all, society has become used to surprises from our judicial system that run contrary to public sentiment.
Govt promises left unkept
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2021
» When the Prayut Chan-o-cha government first invoked the emergency decree last March to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, it strenuously promised the draconian law, as well as other health legislation, wouldn't be used against the pro-democracy movement.
Focus on competence
News, Editorial, Published on 08/03/2021
» Thailand will lose the chance to lead disruptive changes in the digital and education sector if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha continues to allow political jockeying for cabinet quotas dominate his decision on the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Avert violence at Bang Kloi
News, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2021
» Violence is looming at Kaeng Krachan National Park. Despite the government's promises to indigenous forest dwellers to pull out armed personnel from the park, new fears and uncertainties have emerged, along with fresh signs of an imminent crackdown by forest officials.
Pyrrhic win means little
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2021
» With a majority in parliament, the coalition government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha looks set to survive when members of the House cast their votes today following this week's no-confidence debate.
Faring poorly for graft
News, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2021
» The latest corruption index shows that Thailand has shown no improvement in its international anti-graft score even though the country has been ruled for more than six years by a strong government while its military-sponsored constitution is designed with a goal of eradicating corruption.
Hopes dim for better charter
News, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2020
» The constitution has always been part and parcel of the country's political crisis. It's therefore no surprise that salvation also lies in the hope that a new, fair and inclusive charter will materialise soon.
Compromise is the answer
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2020
» As political strife between the anti-establishment and right-wing royalist groups drags on amid concerns over a deadlock, some elements, including both politicians and academics, are beginning to believe that a referendum may be the only way out of this crisis.
Cool heads must prevail
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2020
» The country will likely see its biggest rally in three decades on Saturday, amid fears the state will use violence to crush young people's calls for democracy and freedom of expression. The government must prove this fear wrong.
Treat the students fairly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2020
» Halt the harassment. Stop the intimidation. Put on hold any attempt to punish school students who display the three-finger salute or white ribbons ostensibly to show solidarity with the pro-democracy rallies.