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GPS tracking is Big Brother
News, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2019
» In his efforts to tackle the country's notorious road slaughter, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has come up with a "Big Brother" touch. For the sake of safer roads, he has proposed that Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers be installed in all privately owned vehicles to monitor drivers and punish those violating speed limits and other traffic laws.
Crackdown out of control
News, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2017
» As was virtually assured from the start, authorities now have gone unacceptably overboard in their censorship. Last week, the chief of the police Central Investigation Bureau said his force will begin action against internet users who even view a forbidden web page or social media post. Pol Lt Gen Thitirat Nongharnpitak seems to want to warn Thai people against the spread of lese majeste material. Still, he should withdraw this threat, as it is the wrong way to proceed.
Embrace the digital age
News, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2015
» The new economic team under Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has taken over in a most low-key manner. However, expectations of Mr Somkid and his deputies are high.