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Stealing a march or two
News, Editorial, Published on 25/01/2018
» The military regime should tread carefully in dealing with groups conducting a civic march which began on Saturday from Thammasat Rangsit campus to their destination in Khon Kaen.
Weapons tactic doesn't wash
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2017
» Violence or terrorist attacks have not prevented other countries from holding elections. The United Kingdom, for instance, proceeded with its poll following a terrorist attack in June. But the mere discovery of a weapons cache is being used to jeopardise Thailand's roadmap to a general election.
The Uighur dilemma
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2017
» The jailbreak of 20 illegal Uighur migrants from a detention centre in the southern province of Songkhla earlier this week poses a foreign policy dilemma for the military regime.
Graft sagas left undone
News, Editorial, Published on 29/09/2017
» Supoj Saplom, former permanent secretary of transport, is finally being punished for amassing unusual wealth.
Anti-nuclear treaty begins
News, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2017
» Thailand will be at or very close to the front of the line Wednesday evening to sign the new "Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons". As the name indicates, it is an international agreement that outlaws atomic and hydrogen bombs in every way. Thailand had a notable hand in developing this treaty, which passed in July with just one nation voting against it, and another single abstention. But no nuclear power or nuclear-protected country was allowed.
Confidence gets a boost
News, Editorial, Published on 19/06/2017
» The government and security teams involved in last week's arrest of suspects in the PVC pipe-bomb attacks deserve much praise. Initial reports indicate that a man with an anti-military obsession was planting the devices around Bangkok for at least two years, and possibly 10. The accused bomber was tracked and found through patient detective work. It is gratifying to learn that security teams were able to find this needle in a haystack and, hopefully, make the capital safer.
Jumping to conclusions
News, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2017
» There is a certain familiarity about the spat between some officials in the Philippines after the calamitous midnight suicide attack on a Metro Manila resort last week. Gunfire and arson caused by the attacker left at least 37 people dead. Most died from smoke inhalation in the fire set by the attacker at the Resorts World Manila complex not far from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
No reason to derail polls
News, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2017
» It was no surprise that the "four questions" raised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha last Friday sparked public anxiety about a possible delay to the long-awaited elections. Many interpreted them as a strong hint of a postponement by the premier.
Stop attacks, or stop talks
News, Editorial, Published on 26/05/2017
» The bombing of a Big C Supercenter in Pattani on May 9 has perversely put the government on the back foot. The car bomb attack which wounded 59 innocent civilians has been condemned worldwide for its savagery. It also raised political questions without clear answers for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the regime. How the military proceeds in the coming days will probably determine whether there is even a slim chance of ending the southern violence.
Bombers must face justice
News, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2017
» All of those involved in Monday's explosion at the army-run Phramongkutklao Hospital which hurt 25 people must be condemned.