Showing 1 - 10 of 10
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.
Bus industry loses 'Jeh Kiew', its leading voice
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/12/2025
» 2025 was a big loss for all interprovincial bus operators as it was the end of the road for a woman who staunchly protected their business.
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.
Paetongtarn revives Baan Phitsanulok
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/09/2024
» Baan Phitsanulok is back in the political limelight after more than three decades in which its role had become vastly diminished.
Let's give a hip hippo hooray for soft power!
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/09/2024
» Every breath you take / Every move you make / Every step you take / The world is watching you.
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.
20 years later, time for justice for Tak Bai
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/05/2024
» Time flies. But it doesn't fly fast enough for security officers responsible for the Tak Bai massacre almost two decades ago.
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.
Education system in dire need of reform
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/09/2023
» Thailand's education appears to continue in its sorry state despite the new faces at Government House and two ministries directly in charge of the issue.
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.