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Put weed plan on hold
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government, especially Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, needs to immediately put on hold the plan to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and engage in dialogue on the issue with all stakeholders.
Nato's Washington summit deepens spat with China
News, Peter Apps, Published on 16/07/2024
» During Nato's 75th anniversary summit held in Washington last week, China's defence ministry made a surprise announcement.
First test for new senators
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2024
» Some 200 new senators recently endorsed by the Election Commission (EC) have the task of selecting a Senate Speaker, a position crucial for the integrity of the upper house.
Starmer's Labour victory in UK: some lessons for all
News, Published on 11/07/2024
» The Labour Party's sweeping victory in the United Kingdom's general election already holds lessons for centre and centre-left parties elsewhere. But whether it will matter in the long run depends on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ability to address his country's economic woes -- a very tall order.
City Hall's duty of care
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2024
» Last week, the public learned of two cases of sexual harassment involving high-ranking government officials.
Thaksin revels as backstage miscreant
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/07/2024
» Out of the blue, the retired national police chief and leader of the Seriruamthai Party, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, dropped a bombshell that put former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the crosshairs.
Labour's win gives Britain a chance
News, Published on 06/07/2024
» Ever since Rishi Sunak's rain-sodden announcement to call a general election on July 4, one question has hung over British politics: Will Labour win by a landslide or just a regular majority?
Tackling the scammers on the border
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 05/07/2024
» Abbas (assumed name) and Beni were excited when their friend and compatriot, Chihab, offered them a lucrative e-commerce job in Thailand. Abbas and Beni accepted the offer at once. The monthly salary started at US$1,000 (36,000 baht) and they were told the boss would double the salary after they gained more experience.
Risky business
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/07/2024
» The civil war in Myanmar has entered its third year without any sign that the situation will improve soon -- especially after a five-month ceasefire brokered by the Chinese government fell apart late last month.
Lorry graft setback
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2024
» The ugly conflict between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Surachate Hakparn has diverted public attention from serious corruption and other problems at the Royal Thai Police.