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Bots mar SSO debate
News, Editorial, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is once again at the centre of an embarrassing controversy following a recent online public hearing on reform of the pension formula for insured workers under Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act.
Plagiarism, the bane of education
Editorial, Published on 18/05/2025
» Plagiarism represents one of the gravest threats to academic integrity. That is why Chiang Mai University cannot afford to stay complacent about the recent plagiarism complaint filed by one of its faculty members.
Vape dilemma heats up
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2025
» Photos of Chorayuth Chatupornprasith, MP of the People's Party, vaping in parliament have caused a stir, especially as there are parliamentary moves to revise policies for e-cigarettes, which are currently illegal in Thailand.
Corruption still a problem
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/02/2025
» Recent news reports about Thailand’s corruption rank slipping, while hardly a surprise, attest to the fact that those fighting graft are not doing enough, which is a shame.
Don't ignore birth rate dip
News, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2024
» Thailand is in the middle of a demographic crisis of unprecedented proportions: with its birth rate ranking among the lowest in the world, the kingdom is at risk of seeing an irreversible decline that will see its population shrink by 50% in just a few decades.
Election Commission must get new Senate poll right
Editorial, Published on 05/05/2024
» The Senate election will start by the middle of this month, with the race shrouded with ambiguity and confusion. While the appointment of a new higher chamber is touted as part of democracy, members of the public remain in the dark.
Gender equality still falls short
Editorial, Published on 03/03/2024
» As the world prepares to commemorate International Women's Day on Friday, the recent tragedy involving the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Chonlada "Noon" Muthuwong has cast a stark light on the persistent violence against women in Thailand.
Which way for the Social Security Fund?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2023
» Tomorrow, almost a million Social Security Fund (SSF) members will elect board members to help oversee the largest fund in the country, which amounts to 2.3 trillion baht. The election is a first for the 33-year-old fund. Previously, 14 of 20 board members were recruited, while the other six represent the government and SSF.
Senate must walk its talk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2023
» This month, the Senate faces a challenge as it votes on ethical probes against accused members of its own chamber. It is hoped that the Upper House will display the high ethical standards they demanded in selecting prime ministerial candidates. Yet, the senators' votes in two inquiry cases may still raise a few eyebrows.
Fraud holds back research
News, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2023
» A startling report indicates that over 100 academics associated with 33 universities across the nation may have engaged in fraudulent practices concerning their research undertakings. It not only sheds light on the unethical behaviour exhibited by some academics, but also exposes the shortcomings in the country's research and development (R&D) financial allocation system.