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Editorial, Published on 07/04/2024
» It's quite a relief that Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is ruling out the recriminalisation of cannabis.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2024
» Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok has become a new political destination in Thai politics following convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole last Sunday.
News, Editorial, Published on 30/11/2023
» A villain wanted by state authorities, runaway inmate Chaowalit Thongduang, who remains at large more than a month after escaping from a southern hospital, projects himself as a "victim of injustice."
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2023
» Video clips of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra doing exercise recently went viral. Images showed Thaksin vigorously punching and kicking a training bag, and he was also filmed lifting dumbbells and in a swimming pool. The scenes were presumably recorded some time ago during his self-exile overseas.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2023
» As the election draws near, it's more evident that any reconciliation -- as promised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha when he staged a coup in 2014 -- isn't going to happen. Pressure groups and parties have filed complaints against one another as the political climate becomes more tense. Political campaigns have become places for disputes and even scuffles.
News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2023
» The long-awaited anti-torture law is set to take effect next month. However, the Royal Thai Police is requesting a delay in its enforcement, citing a lack of readiness. The government must reject this request as it is a last-ditch effort to preserve the police's often violent interrogation tactics and culture of impunity.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2022
» A teacher in Bangkok is under investigation for gross disciplinary violations over personal comments that she made about the late former prime minister and president of the Privy Council, Prem Tinsulanonda, which some observers have slammed as bullying.
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2022
» The 2022 Apec summit wrapped up in Bangkok over the weekend with a plethora of photo opportunities showing Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha rubbing shoulders with global leaders.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2022
» The outcome of the House's censure debate is predictable. Most MPs are likely to vote in favour of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow. Yet, the opposition parties have managed to question the government's credibility by making strong cases against a few ministers accused of abusing power and fraud.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2022
» A video clip showing an individual in a wheelchair and his helper awkwardly manoeuvring around campaign signs of Bangkok governor candidates promising a "better life" for city dwellers is ironic.