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Weighing in on trucks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2023
» The outcome of the Royal Thai Police's probe into an overloaded lorry that caused a roadworks cover to collapse on Sukhumvit Road last week is simply a letdown. Instead of helping combat bribery in the transport sector, the probe has only raised more doubts over the integrity of the police.
A probe too far
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2023
» The Public Health Ministry's disciplinary probe against Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, director of Songkhla's Saba Yoi Hospital and president of the Rural Doctors Society (RDS), heightens suspicions about whether the move is politically motivated.
Police lockup no safe space
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are trying to convince the public that a police inspector's right-hand man, allegedly involved in online gambling and money laundering, simply committed suicide. It is no surprise that only a few people, if any, believe this.
Transfer suspicions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2023
» In the bureaucratic system, transferring a state official is hardly unusual. But this seems not to be the case for government critic Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, director of Chana Hospital in Songkhla province.
Justice slow in 'Boss' saga
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2021
» Finally, there are signs from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) over investigations into their high-ranking officials accused of interfering with the law in relation to the 2012 notorious hit-and-run case that involved the scion of the Red Bull empire, Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya.
Meritocracy in govt required
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2021
» The appointment of Boonchob Sutthamanassawong, chief inspector-general at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE), to the top position at the Labour Ministry has raised eyebrows. Some observers believe that this appointment is another political manoeuvre to enable the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to maintain the upper hand in the next elections.
Police reform at standstill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2020
» The deadly shootout at an underground casino on Rama III Road of the capital, resulting in four deaths on Monday, is a stark embarrassment not only for the Royal Thai Police (RTP), but also for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. It speaks volumes about how the promise of police reform the premier made several years ago while head of the military regime has failed to materialise.
Covid app a privacy worry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2020
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government prepares to implement a second phase of reopenings that will see more businesses resuming operations, starting tomorrow, Thais are being told to accept a "new normal" that may compromise their privacy through a mobile application known as Thai Chana or "Thais win".
Protect us from greed, Amen
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2020
» The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC)'s decision to regulate the leasing of land or buildings owned by temples to prevent the misuse of monastic property is commendable, at least in principle.
Time to drop Sulak charges
News, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2017
» On Oct 5, 2014, the prominent social critic and history expert Sulak Sivaraksa spoke at a seminar on former King Naresuan. Eleven days later, two retired army lieutenant generals filed a complaint with police.