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Raw deal for Covid patients
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2022
» Two weeks after the Health Ministry and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) rolled out a scheme for coronavirus patients with mild symptoms, its implementation remains a mess, riddled with too many loopholes.
Clear EV plan is a must
News, Editorial, Published on 29/03/2021
» The government is moving in the right direction after it announced that it will hasten the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of supporting infrastructure. The move should be applauded, despite the fact the plan is steeped in challenges which will require clear action plans to succeed.
Promote police fairly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2021
» Even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government survived the Feb 16-19 no-confidence motion, there are a number of debate issues that pose questions about his leadership and his sincerity towards solving such matters. Among them is a recent case that's come to light -- the promotion of senior police officers through a ticketing system that has been riddled with irregularities and nepotism.
Govt relief causes 'havoc'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2021
» The registration for the government's relief aid for people without smart phones or internet access was a resounding success -- if success means turning everyone involved into a loser.
Wage hike offers only small relief
News, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2019
» The new minimum daily wage rate, with a few baht increase depending on location, will take effect as of Wednesday in what is dubbed a tiny new year's gift for labourers.
Come clean on drug past
News, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2019
» Yesterday, as he denied an Australian press report on his previous conviction for heroin trafficking in Sydney in the 1990s, Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow, also urged Thais not to dwell on the past and put the matter of his record to rest.
Crew saga a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2019
» The plight of Thai crew members on a fishing trawler off the Somali coast has caused a sensation, with their families pleading for the state to help speed up the return of their sons to Thailand.
'Deeds' under microscope
News, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2019
» When deputy Democrat Party leader Nipit Intarasombat floated an allegation that the return of land title deeds to debtors, who used them as collateral to borrow from loan sharks, held at ceremonies in a number of provinces was fake, many people were not surprised.
Fair poll goal within reach
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2019
» As the royal decree for the general election has been issued, the countdown for the country's return to democracy has officially begun.
'Khon' dance no reason for discord
News, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2018
» Members of the public this week rejoiced as the khon mask dance earned global recognition with Unesco adding it to its cultural heritage list after a long wait.