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Neutral safety body needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2024
» Another accident on Wednesday is a reminder for drivers in Bangkok that they have a new risk to heed. On top of Rama II Road's reputation for multiple accidents caused by construction sites, drivers must now watch out for danger from above as they drive below the structure of the Yellow Line monorail service.
Live and let live
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2024
» By throwing cold water on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) call for a live broadcast of the second reading of the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill, the Srettha Thavisin government shows it has scant regard for transparency regarding such crucial matters.
The Thaksin treatment
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2023
» Yesterday marked three months since former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returned from self-imposed exile on Aug 22, which was the last time he has been seen in public.
Slow progress for P-Move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2023
» Almost two weeks after laying siege to Bangkok, the People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has decided to end its protest as the Srettha Thavisin government has promised to consider its list of 10 demands.
Scuttling of Pita's PM bid
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2023
» A decision by the Constitutional Court to suspend Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives yesterday over the iTV share controversy has caused an uproar.
MFP's hopes begin to fade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/07/2023
» Today, the country braces for another showdown in parliament as the prospective eight-party coalition plans to re-nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
Refugees deserve a much better deal
Editorial, Published on 09/07/2023
» While Thailand eagerly awaits the formation of a new government to usher in change, a crisis on its western borders is driving war refugees to seek safety on Thai soil. They, too, are in desperate need of guidance from the next government, humanitarian aid, and effective intervention to stop the bloodshed. Current approaches are just band-aid solutions.
A time for unity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/07/2023
» A settlement between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party over which party was to get the House speaker position has now set in motion the selection of the next prime minister and the formation of a new coalition government.
Don't delay poll results
News, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2023
» Almost two weeks after the national election, there is little sign that the Election Commission (EC) will officially endorse the poll results any time soon.
MFP needs solid team
News, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2023
» Statistically, it is often observed that after a general election, the stock index experiences a significant jump, reflecting the heightened confidence of investors once the political scene becomes clearer.