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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.
Thai Pavilion unfit for Osaka Expo theme?
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Thai pavilion at the Osaka Exposition has faced criticism for being a costly project that failed to answer the theme set by the organisers and missed an opportunity to showcase the country's strengths to global visitors.
Court annuls 50-year-old regulation on student hairstyles
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has revoked a controversial 50-year-old Education Ministry regulation that severely limited the way students could style their hair.
People's Party's poll losses lead to vital lessons
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/12/2024
» What a year for the People's Party in 2024. The orangemen are black and blue after two successive political defeats. But that should be treated as good news for them as the two losses gave them a crucial lesson.
Thanathorn confident of decisive victory in 2027 election
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/06/2024
» Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is counting on a third attempt with his party to secure a decisive victory and form a government in the next general election.
Service a must to drive THAI forward
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/03/2024
» A passenger on a flight TG652 had to ask crew members twice for a sandwich and Coke after waking up from a short sleep which made him miss the inflight service. When one of the attendants handed him the snack, he asked her again for Coke. The cabin staff looked annoyed and told him that he should have told her from the beginning that he wanted both so that she could have done it in one trip instead of two.
Koh Samui bridge could dent tourism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/09/2023
» A bridge connecting the mainland to a popular resort island does not necessarily promise more prosperity for the latter. It could just transfer more problems to it, which is a risk now facing Koh Samui.
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.
Voters already settled on choice for Bangkok governor
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/05/2022
» Bangkok voters have already decided who they want to be the new city governor, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll, which concluded there will be no surprises on polling day.
Big banners backfire on Bangkok governor candidates
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/04/2022
» Most candidates for the post of Bangkok governor are hastily replacing their large campaign signs with a slimmer version to appease public anger.