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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.
A courageous article
Postbag, Published on 19/07/2025
» Re: "Corrupt monks have lost their way", (Opinion, July 14).
S112 fit for purpose
News, Postbag, Published on 13/07/2025
» Re: "MPs take up amnesty proposals", (BP, July 10).
Telecom spectrum in few private hands sparks national concern
Published on 11/07/2025
» As digital technology becomes the backbone of Thailand’s economy and society, the nation’s telecom spectrum—deemed a strategic public asset under Section 60 of the Constitution—is increasingly concentrated in the hands of just a few private companies. This shift, driven by recent mergers and spectrum auctions, has raised alarms over consumer rights, service quality, and national security.
Sailing to destruction?
Published on 05/07/2025
» The beleaguered United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could be heading for disintegration after the next general election for what it has done to supporters, according to critics.
Police probe temple funds as abbot flees
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/07/2025
» Police are tracking the financial transactions of Wat Tritossathep to determine the connections between the Bangkok temple's former abbot and a woman he knew.
New anti-Paetongtarn group draws scrutiny
News, Published on 01/07/2025
» Political observers are closely watching the trajectory of the "United Front to Defend Thai Sovereignty", a new group that has emerged as a vocal critic of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
DBS Denla British School Scholars Achieve Top Honours at World Scholar’s Cup 2025 Regional Round
Published on 30/06/2025
» Denla British School is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of its students at the 2025 World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Bangkok Regional Round, with Junior Scholar Timmy leading the way by earning the coveted titles of Top Junior Scholar and the Jac Khor Award, and representing the school in the Debate Showcase. At the same time, all scholars secured 12 trophies, 123 gold medals, and 43 silver medals. The competition, held from May 31 to June 1, 2025, attracted over 600 participants from Thailand and several other countries.
SEED Thailand launches 'Future Hometown' push
News, Published on 29/06/2025
» The SEED Project Thailand celebrated its fifth anniversary on Thursday with the launch of its 2025 campaign under the theme "My Future Hometown."