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From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
PM's chance to clear the air
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2025
» On Friday, with the country fixated on the picking of a new prime minister and the ensuing political developments, parliament also made another positive move. It adopted a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) bill in its first reading.
Pheu Thai applies heat to govt weak spots
Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has pledged to scrutinise the Bhumjaithai Party, especially the Khao Kradong land encroachment case and alleged Senate rigging cases, as it quickly asserts itself in opposition.
Little faith in politicians
Published on 06/09/2025
» National security is now on the election agenda for political parties at a time when public trust in them has nosedived v The PP backing Bhumjaithai's bid to form a new government does not bode well for Pheu Thai, observers say.
Chuvit criticises People's Party for backing Anutin as premier
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» Prominent political activist Chuvit Kamolvisit and legal scholar Yingcheep Atchanont have sharply criticised the People's Party (PP) for backing Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, warning that the PP must take responsibility for the government it helped install.
Parties announce terms of People's Party support for Anutin
Published on 03/09/2025
» The opposition People’s Party (PP) and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) on Wednesday announced the terms of their political agreement on the nomination of Thailand's 32nd prime minister, after the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
Commander rules out idea of coup
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» Army Region 2 commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has ruled out a military coup as a means to break any political impasse.
PP MP 'sorry' for critical comments
Published on 18/08/2025
» A People's Party (PP) MP from Nonthaburi province has apologised for controversial remarks made during a parliamentary debate on public funding for Buddhist missionary activities.
Monastic discipline in the digital age
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» At a time when Thai society is reeling from scandals in the monastic community -- from leaked audio clips of money transfers via apps to secret relationships with women -- we are not merely shocked that "monks have done wrong", but rather at how swiftly the "image of purity" we've long upheld has collapsed.
New scandal echoing 'Sika Golf' emerges
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/07/2025
» Police are investigating a high-ranking monk over allegations he embezzled hundreds of millions of baht in temple donations and engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship, in a case reminiscent of the recent "Sika Golf" scandal.