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PM bitten by travel bug
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was set to conclude his overseas trips to France, Italy and Japan on Friday amid questions, if not criticism, over the real benefits they will bring the country.
Seek casino referendum
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2024
» If the Srettha government is to proceed with its plan to build entertainment complexes with casinos, it must first seek a referendum.
EC trip still looks odd
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2023
» The inspection trips abroad by the Election Commission (EC) over the Songkran holiday have landed the poll agency in hot water.
Don't forget the nightlife industry
News, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2022
» Despite a rise in Covid-19 cases, the decision to not impose curfews, lockdowns, or close public spaces and restaurants is a welcome change by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Thailand Pass needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2021
» Hours after Digital Economy and Society Minister, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, assured the public that every bug that crippled the Thailand Pass system had been fixed, several prospective travellers still found themselves frustrated with the process.
Covid lessons from abroad
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2021
» Thailand plans to waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and four other tourist destinations -- Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Hua Hin, Phetchaburi -- from Nov 1 to vaccinated foreign visitors.
High time to come home
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/05/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government is making the right move in opening the doors to more Thais stranded overseas. Now the government must accelerate that process to meet demand.
Ombudsmen's new rules a folly
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2020
» The Office of Ombudsman's new travel regulations that allow ombudsmen's spouses to claim per diem and other benefits while travelling abroad have drawn heavy criticism, if not public anger. The backlash is well justified.
EC trips up on trips abroad
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2019
» With the Constitutional Court on Thursday disbanding the anti-junta Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) Party, a case filed by the Election Commission (EC), many could now be wondering about progress on complaints lodged with the poll agency against the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Take a 'study trip' for romance, shopping
News, Editorial, Published on 26/02/2017
» The Office of the Auditor-General made a crucial decision this past week to penalise top administration of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University for misusing state money in its tour programme overseas three years ago. Local media agencies reported that Prapan Thammachai, rector of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, together with two vice-rectors, took a nine-day trip abroad, starting with China before flying to three countries in Europe, from March 17-29 in 2014 in what was supposed to be a study trip. Also travelling with them were members of the university council.