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The human toll behind your seafood
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» The next time you are at a restaurant and considering the choice of fish or shrimp, spare a thought. The seafood on your plate may come at quite a human cost.
Time to act on information warfare
Oped, Published on 01/08/2025
» As tensions escalate along the Thai-Cambodian border, the unfolding conflict has become not only a confrontation of arms but also a war of narratives. For many in Thailand, this is the first time war has felt real. Not distant, not historical, but tangible: fighter jets in the sky, news of casualties, fear seeping into the national consciousness.
Japan needs true vision of peace
Oped, Published on 31/07/2025
» In 1979, Harvard University professor and American sociologist, the late Ezra Vogel, published a book that became a runaway bestseller in both Japan and the United States. While most commentators at the time focused on its eye-catching main title, Japan as Number One, the subtitle was equally compelling: Lessons for America.
All eyes on Trump's Aug 1 deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» As global markets continue to digest US President Donald Trump's latest trade announcements, attention now turns to the rapidly approaching Aug 1 deadline that could reshape Southeast Asia's economic landscape.
Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/07/2025
» A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent to high-ranking government officials yet remain exempt from anti-corruption scrutiny.
Two 15-year-old boys rescued from Bangkok sex trafficker
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Two 15-year-old boys have been rescued in a police sting operation in Bangkok, where a 27-year-old man was arrested for trafficking minors for sex.
Zuellig Pharma Strengthens Healthcare Access in Thailand
Published on 18/07/2025
» As Thailand navigates a shifting healthcare landscape marked by ageing populations and rising rates of chronic illnesses, Zuellig Pharma—a leading healthcare solutions provider in Asia—is doubling down on its commitment to the Kingdom. With over 75 years of local presence and more than a century of experience across Asia, the company’s recent THB 130 million investment in expanding its distribution centre in Samut Prakan is more than an infrastructure upgrade—it's a bold signal of long-term partnership with Thailand’s health system.
New weed stance misses the mark
Editorial, Published on 29/06/2025
» The Public Health Ministry's regulation requiring a prescription to purchase cannabis buds for medical use has triggered an outcry.
Australia should hope for Aukus to collapse
Oped, Gareth Evans, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Aukus partnership, the 2021 deal whereby the United States and the United Kingdom agreed to provide Australia with at least eight nuclear-propelled submarines over the next three decades, has come under review by the US Defence Department.
Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.