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20 years later, time for justice for Tak Bai
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/05/2024
» Time flies. But it doesn't fly fast enough for security officers responsible for the Tak Bai massacre almost two decades ago.
Tourism needs a Plan B to hit its target
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/07/2023
» Thailand's key economic driver has cruised past the first six months but it could see a big speed bump ahead on the road to year's end.
Airlines not to blame for bus problems
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/10/2015
» Inter-provincial buses are not running out of gas; they are running out of passengers. Transport Co is apparently following in the footsteps of another state-owned enterprise under the Transport Ministry as it struggles to fill up its fleet with passengers. The firm is on course to see net profits drop sharply from 342 million baht last year to around 217 million this year.
Our education continues to embarrass us
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/09/2015
» "How did we get to this point?" That is the question the berobed dons in our universities are asking themselves. And if they aren't, they should be.
Suspiciously quiet on the Thaksin front
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/07/2015
» <i>Happy birthday to you,<br> Happy birthday boss Thaksin,<br> Happy birthday to you.</i>
Chinese will get trains up and running
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/07/2015
» China always thinks big. That is the way it is for a country that ranks number two in the global economy pecking order, with its vast amounts of cash to splash about.
Up the creek, preferably with a paddle
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/12/2014
» As time goes by, passengers on Thailand's meandering ship of state are slowly getting an idea of their final destination as decreed by the superstitious figure of "Pae" − a mythical Chinese river pilot of legendary status.
Tourist safety is suddenly top priority
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/11/2014
» Thailand is a big magnet for tourists. In fact, the kingdom is among the few countries that others become envious about when talk turns to tourism.
Pheu Thai shoots itself in the foot
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/09/2014
» Mother nature is always fair to Thailand. It gave us Thaksin Shinawatra and then it sent us Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Old problem hobbles illicit drugs battle
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 18/08/2014
» The spectacular lack of success of two raids that were expected to become notable moves in the campaign against drugs has ended up highlighting a known flaw in police work that desperately needs to be fixed.