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Seed bomb threat to forest ecology
Editorial, Published on 01/09/2024
» Despite public concern over invasive species like the blackchin tilapia, which is rapidly spreading and threatening river and marine ecosystems nationwide, forest authorities are now putting rainforests at risk by seed bombing with non-native species. This reckless action must stop.
Tackling a toxic waste crisis
Editorial, Published on 07/07/2024
» When the cadmium waste scare erupted in early April, the government attempted to allay public fears by returning the waste from Samut Sakhon to its original landfill in Tak province. However, recent soil inspections in Samut Sakhon show the impact of the pollution caused by the toxic waste might be more serious. Just moving the toxic waste out of the area is not enough, and more must be done to mitigate the pollution risks.
EC must be ready for poll
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2024
» With its complex rules and unclear regulations, the Senate election is predicted to induce a major headache. Yet, the conundrum surrounding it is far beyond any expectations.
Help the homeless
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2024
» The brutal killing of Buaphan Tansu by five teenagers in Sa Kaeo's Aranyaprathet district highlights just how vulnerable homeless people are, regardless of whether they have a mental illness, and the need for the state to provide them with better protection.
It's now time for healing
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2023
» Public anxiety has grown as the Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing for an amnesty bill that seeks to pardon all groups involved in colour-coded conflicts and also offenders of the draconian Section 112 of the Criminal Code -- lese majeste law.
Myanmar still a ticking time bomb
Editorial, Published on 19/11/2023
» In the three years following the Feb 1 coup in Myanmar, the situation in the country has gone from bad to hellish. In fact, the situation has deteriorated so much that Thailand has no option but to start taking proactive steps to prepare for an imminent humanitarian crisis.
Change calls for real guts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wowed some members of the public after he donated his six-digit income, monthly salary and his allowance as a premier to some charities.
Election Commission must justify probe
News, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) surprised everyone by dropping three complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat and announcing that it will investigate Mr Pita for a different alleged violation.
GT-200 probe lacked teeth
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2023
» Former Yala governor Teera Mintrasak became the first high-ranking official to be convicted in the infamous GT-200 bomb detector case, in which he was found guilty of malfeasance in office and sentenced to eight years in prison by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct on Tuesday.
Defence, not diplomacy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2023
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) seems to have had a change of heart in relation to its trouble-riddled task of procuring a submarine engine from the Chinese government.