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A tale of nickel and copper
News, David Fickling, Published on 23/02/2024
» The world's biggest miner, BHP Group Ltd, grew powerful by building dominant positions in producing the minerals of the future. That makes the challenges it's facing with two key clean-tech ingredients a sobering lesson for the energy transition.
Potash mining a test of PM's mettle
Editorial, Published on 10/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's CEO-style warning to potash mining companies -- "Get moving or face replacement" -- has raised eyebrows, prompting a call for leadership that prioritises the well-being of the majority and environmental sustainability over short-term interests.
Cash no cure for farm woes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2023
» PM Srettha Thavisin admitted in his speech on Monday that the past 13 debt relief programmes have failed to relieve farmers' financial burden. This acknowledgement comes as a surprise after the government only last week approved 30 billion baht-plus in debt relief. Yet the prime minister says the latest debt assistance will be different as the government will run parallel agricultural policies to improve farmers' competitiveness, reduce production costs and expand the market for farm products.
Potash mine govt's fault
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2023
» A recent report by a research institute into pollution from a potash mining site in Nakhon Ratchasima has confirmed the worst fears of local residents in Dan Khun Thot district. They have been protesting against the mine for years out of fear it will contaminate the area's water sources and arable farmland.
Blind loyalty
News, Postbag, Published on 14/12/2018
» It is so poignant to read the words of Michael Cohen.
Govt adds fuel to fire as resentment builds
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/07/2015
» What's all the fuss about the arrest of 14 so-called students who broke the law? Many in social media have expressed their bewilderment.
Martial law a nightmare for the have-nots
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 18/02/2015
» Reform was the buzzword during anti-Thaksin demonstrations that led to the May 22 coup. Reform was also the military junta's promise to the people after its power seizure. So what's happening now on the reform front nine months down the line?