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Editorial, Published on 01/09/2024
» Despite public concern over invasive species like the blackchin tilapia, which is rapidly spreading and threatening river and marine ecosystems nationwide, forest authorities are now putting rainforests at risk by seed bombing with non-native species. This reckless action must stop.
Editorial, Published on 25/08/2024
» Inarguably, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first public address since his return from self-imposed exile has become the talk of the town, albeit not in the most flattering way.
Editorial, Published on 23/06/2024
» Since the legalisation of marijuana, or ganja, in 2022, the total lack of regulatory control has sparked a public outcry, prompting the Srettha administration to criminalise ganja again. The move to make hemp illegal, too, is a major mistake.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2024
» With the election of a new set of senators on the horizon, curiosity is growing to see if past blunders can be avoided so as not to stigmatise the Upper House.
News, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2023
» The poor results in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) ratings do not reflect any inability by Thai students. Instead, they shed light on a larger failure encompassing the Education Ministry, education authorities, governments and policymakers.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2023
» At a glance, the collapse of a section of road near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 on Wednesday that nearly swallowed up a loaded lorry could be just another accident beyond anyone's control. But at a closer look, the mishap, which is the second of its type in less than a week, could have something to do with long-standing bribery issues in the transport sector.
Editorial, Published on 05/11/2023
» We often hear about the experiences of tourists in Thailand, but there's rarely any discussion of Thais travelling abroad. This changed recently when the hashtag #BanTravelToSouthKorea began trending on X, with netizens accusing the country of discriminating against Thai tourists. Everyone from the average tourist to influencers joined the debate and shared stories of being interrogated and/or refused entry into South Korea despite having all the right paperwork.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2023
» A court saga over land ownership involving Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement, suggests managing state land can be a messy business.
News, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2023
» Thailand's land ownership disparity is one of the worst in the world. As such, land reform should be a crucial campaign policy for the upcoming general election. Unfortunately, it is not.
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2023
» In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.