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Cannabis rules must make sense
Editorial, Published on 07/04/2024
» It's quite a relief that Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is ruling out the recriminalisation of cannabis.
Deliver riders work rights
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently issued a praiseworthy landmark ruling regarding the status of hundreds of thousands of food delivery platform riders in Thailand, many of whom have been complaining of unfair treatment from the platform owners.
Too early to call a PM2.5 victory
Editorial, Published on 28/01/2024
» After returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a quick stop in Chiang Mai this month. There, he hailed the province's improved air quality by stating: "compared to the situation this time last year, it has improved a lot".
Pass clean air bill now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2024
» After years of putting up with worsening PM2.5 pollution, Thailand will finally have its own clean air legislation by the end of the year.
Decree no longer a help
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2023
» Today, the cabinet will decide whether to renew the emergency decree for the deep southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. The decision will show whether the Srettha government has the audacity to change a hitherto hard-line security policy in the region.
End hazing peril, reform military
Editorial, Published on 03/09/2023
» Army conscript Wichian Phueksom was tortured to death in an army camp over 12 years ago. Today, justice has still not been served.
It's time to pass the baton
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be in a good mood recently, exuding the air of a detached ruler who has finally realized it is time for him to leave.
Change tack with junta
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/06/2023
» Confidential Myanmar peace talks the Thai government held in Pattaya yesterday ended with unwanted consequences. Unlike previous clandestine meetings held by the Thai government, the latest effort courted negative press. Before the meeting started, meeting details were leaked to the foreign press. Some Asean members declined to attend in a clear indication of their disapproval, while others sent junior officials.
Media rights in focus
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2023
» Today marks World Press Freedom Day. The theme this year, according to Unesco, is: "Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights".
Quit delaying the anti-torture law
News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2023
» The long-awaited anti-torture law is set to take effect next month. However, the Royal Thai Police is requesting a delay in its enforcement, citing a lack of readiness. The government must reject this request as it is a last-ditch effort to preserve the police's often violent interrogation tactics and culture of impunity.