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Graft thrives along Mae Sot border
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 20/01/2026
» The arrest of Ratchapong "Pond" Soisuwan, a constituency candidate representing the People's Party and then incumbent MP for Constituency 2, former MP for Mae Sot district in Tak province, came as little surprise to local people.
Scammers face losing their protection
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 30/01/2025
» With mounting pressure from Bangkok and Beijing, it is becoming more difficult for Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) chief Maj Gen Saw Chit Thu to protect the grey business empire along the Moei river in Myawaddy and also to lead the force.
Myawaddy's fall should concern region
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 20/04/2024
» As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy.
Thai workers trapped in Kokang hell
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 11/11/2023
» A mother whose son had been trapped in the conflict-ridden area in Kokang on the Myanmar-Chinese border trembled as she recalled the brutality the young man faced.
PM's visit to Mae Sai a positive sign
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 15/09/2023
» Today, PM and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin and other cabinet members will visit Chiang Rai province. One stop in the busy itinerary is Mae Sai Border Pass No.1 where they will discuss on how to boost border trade and how to fight against narcotics that flow through the porous border.
Criminal gangs tarnish Golden Triangle
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 11/06/2022
» Bo Keo airport which is under construction in the northern part of Laos may give the impression of economic development in this once quiet corner of the world.