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False promises no solution to empty pockets
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/03/2026
» Thailand has returned to a painful reality under a new government still fresh from the political rhetoric bandied about during the election campaign.
South Korea regains appeal among Thais after travel‑ban backlash subsides
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 23/01/2026
» South Korea's popularity in Thailand has risen after it fell out of favour with Thai tourists owing to strict immigration rules for visitors from the kingdom.
Diamonds are forever; Lisa of Blackpink isn't.
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hired superstar Lisa -- Lalisa Manobal -- as a tourism ambassador for 12 months. The move clearly illustrates the country's attempt to regain the tourist momentum, which has been lost in recent months.
Rankings of Thai universities dip in latest Asian survey
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/04/2025
» Top universities in Thailand have seen their rankings drop in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, which also highlight that their leading peers in Singapore and Malaysia remain ahead.
'Six countries' tourism plan faces hurdles
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/02/2025
» In the 1990s, when Malaysia was pushing for the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a working lunch was held in Bangkok to lobby other Asian countries to support the idea of then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
First Thai veteran in Korean War to be buried in S. Korea
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/11/2024
» When the remains of Command Sergeant Major Rod Asanapan are laid to rest at a memorial cemetery in South Korea next week, he will be the first Thai veteran of the Korean War to rest in peace in the land where he served for one year.
Suvarnabhumi needs more than just free spaces
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 01/08/2024
» After almost two decades in operation, Suvarnabhumi airport is finally moving in the right direction.
PM's dream of a Grand Prix in Thailand is futile
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/06/2024
» Bad news. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pitching to bring a Formula One race to Thailand.
Lisa of Blackpink's quote highlighted in Reader's Digest
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 31/05/2024
» A famous quote of Blackpink singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal has been highlighted in this issue of an iconic magazine.
Slow train to lifeless Bang Sue Grand Station
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/06/2023
» Help is urgently needed from whoever gets a chance to be the transport minister in the new government to prevent Bang Sue Grand Station from being another white elephant which does not live up to its promise.