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Don't derail charter fix
News, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2021
» The recent ruling issued by the Constitutional Court on the power of parliament in amending the 2017 charter has led to various interpretations amid predictions that if things go wrong the country could head into another period of intense conflict.
High time to end land row
News, Editorial, Published on 16/03/2021
» The government has made yet another promise to end the prolonged land conflict between the Karen villagers in the upper Bang Kloi village in Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan National Park and state authorities.
Army must clear its name
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/03/2021
» Plain denial will no longer suffice in this case. It will not do justice to the allegation that the military was engaged in "coordinated inauthentic behaviour" on social media to influence people's opinions in the far South by having the Defence Ministry look into the matter either.
Treat activist professionally
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2021
» The arrest on Wednesday of singer and political activist Chai-amorn Kaewwiboonpan, aka Ammy The Bottom Blues, has turned up the political heat.
Army must be accountable
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2021
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA), one of the country's most powerful institutions, last week marked Thai Armed Forces Day, a day when it showcased its strength and solidarity.
Govt 'gifts' need work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2021
» It has become tradition that the government gives New Year's gifts to the public during the festive season.
Big trouble in little Chana
News, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2020
» A quick look at the cabinet resolution on plans for the controversial Chana industrial complex in Songkhla province could lead many to believe that the government pays heed to local concerns and is taking a step back. Unfortunately, the chances are high that this would be an extremely naive, or optimistic, interpretation.
A verdict of controversy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2020
» With Wednesday's ruling by the Constitutional Court, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not only innocent of occupying an army welfare house inside the 1st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard, but he can also lawfully stay on where he and his family have lived since he served as army chief until he retired in 2014.
PM ruling must end flak
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2020
» The Constitutional Court's ruling on Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha staying at an army residence beyond his retirement should set a precedent on this rather ambiguous issue.
Smarten up 'smart cities'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2020
» The decision by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to participate in the "Smart Green Asean Cities" project sounds like great news.