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Drive less to help solve Bangkok's air pollution
Oped, Danny Marks, Published on 23/12/2020
» After a short break from smog due to an abrupt change in the weather pattern, with winds blowing away fine dust particles, known as PM2.5, Bangkok residents are bracing for smog, which will be worse during Christmas and probably New Year. If last year's air problems are a guide, the smog is expected to remain until February.
'Boss' outrage fires up again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2020
» The "pass the buck" attitude of the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) in handling the hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya comes as no surprise at all to anyone.
Pandemic shows need for food philantrophy
Oped, Published on 24/11/2020
» AUNG WIN Most people in Myanmar may not be familiar with the name James Beard. First and foremost, he was a great humanitarian. He became a legend in the food world against all odds. A year after his death, a former student launched a foundation in his honour. Since 1990, the foundation has given out annual awards including book awards, journalism awards and broadcast media awards. In 2018, the James Beard Foundation changed the award's rules to be more inclusive, to fight race and gender disparities.
Purge poison of 'conspiracy'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2020
» Fresh findings by the Vicha Mahakun panel, which was tasked with probing the alleged mishandling in the hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, emphasise the urgent need to overhaul standard procedures for police investigators and public prosecutors.
Hope at last in 'Boss' case?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/08/2020
» Progress in the probe by a committee under former graftbuster Vicha Mahakun, tasked with reviewing the aborted hit-and-run case of the Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya, point toward light at the end of a long dark tunnel.
Drivers need screening
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2020
» A suggestion by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to have holders of the lifelong driving licence be re-evaluated to ensure that they are fit to drive has been aborted quickly in the wake of fierce public pressure in what was possibly the most short-lived proposal ever.
OAG needs major reform
News, Editorial, Published on 10/08/2020
» It's time Attorney-General Wongsakul Kittipromwong takes action and cleans up the back room of his office after the mess of the hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya to restore public trust.
Justice needs salvaging after fatal crash
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/08/2020
» There is an old Thai saying which goes along the lines of: "A dead elephant cannot be covered by lotus leaves."
Boss saga a critical test for justice system
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/08/2020
» The more the media digs into the fatal hit-and-run involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the more we see ugly twists and turns, especially as some state authorities are trying to get the wealthy man off the hook.
Get to bottom of 'Boss' saga
News, Editorial, Published on 28/07/2020
» There is no other way for the Royal Thai Police and Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to salvage their reputation than to get to the bottom of the Red Bull scion's hit-and-run case. The sanctity of the country's justice system now hangs in the balance due to the perceived injustice in this high-profile case.