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Chula wrong on Netiwit
News, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2017
» Given the widespread suppression of human rights and freedom of expression under the current military rule, Thailand’s educational institutions could be playing a role in preserving and nurturing a more open and democratic society.
True reform must involve people
News, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2017
» After their last day in office tomorrow, members of the military-appointed National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) will not leave much of a legacy, let alone be remembered for any progressive changes. And after spending almost two years and roughly 1 billion baht of taxpayers' money, mostly on their salaries, the NRSA members have little to prove they are worth the bill.
Stop silencing the people
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2017
» Army chief Chalermchai Sittisart's recent decision to dismiss a call by 176 Thai and foreign academics for a relaxation or cessation of the rules that stop people from expressing their civil rights -- for example the ban on political gatherings -- comes as no surprise.
Don't rush Thai-Sino rail
News, Editorial, Published on 15/06/2017
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government is set to use Section 44 to speed up the Thai-Sino railway project which is behind schedule due to legal and technical reasons.
New library a good start
News, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2017
» The new Bangkok City Library on Ratchadamnoen Avenue received its fair share of criticism during its soft launch. Yet its official opening scheduled for this coming Friday is still good news for people looking for a more open learning space in the capital.
Keep a lid on Songkran
News, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2017
» The Songkran Festival officially begins today. Unlike previous years, the water splashing activities especially in Bangkok will take place in regulated calmness thanks to a series of state orders that are driven by the need to promote road safety and curb traffic-related fatalities.
Give Uber, Grab a fare go
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2017
» Over the past week, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has toughened its stance against major cab-hailing services, Uber and Grab Taxi, undertaking a series of "sting operations" to crack down on their drivers in the northern city of Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
Solutions available to start wind projects
News, Editorial, Published on 05/02/2017
» A Supreme Administrative Court ruling last Tuesday on the illegality of the use of agriculturally designated land by Thep Sathit Wind Farm Co's project to convert wind into electricity in Chaiyaphum province could jeopardise other planned wind power projects or the country's overall development of this type of renewable energy.
Take tourism a step further
News, Editorial, Published on 07/01/2017
» The continued increase in tourist arrivals speaks for itself. Thailand's potential for tourism development remains high and there is no reason why the country should not take every opportunity to capitalise on this bustling industry.
Culture vultures
News, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2016
» What is wrong if a character from the classic tale of the Ramayana is shown in a music video to have enjoyed tourism activities? Or driving a go-cart or cooking coconut cream cakes?