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Stop the mockery
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2026
» People's Party party-list MP and spokesperson Parit Watcharasindhu recently noted that it had never occurred to him that he'd need to issue a formal clarification about his dental health -- especially when Thailand remains caught in post-election turmoil, with a mountain of urgent political and economic issues waiting to be addressed.
Restore faith in sports
News, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2023
» The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) -- a state agency managing the 5.5-billion-baht fund for sports development -- has never failed to spark controversy in the sports industry.
No smoke, but much ire
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn is feeling the heat from his latest brainchild to legalise e-cigarettes. Mr Chaiwut upset health activists and anti-smoking campaigners after it was reported he was considering legalising their sale in the hope that the "vapers" can help smokers quit real cigarettes.
Going cold on renewables
News, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2018
» On the surface, the Energy Ministry's reaction to a large blackout on June 1 that affected various parts of the country appeared to be appropriate and well-thought-out, as it vowed to revise certain energy plans.
Slavery fight gets a boost
News, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2018
» Human trafficking is arguably the worst of the world's scourges. Around the globe and here at home, men, women and children are bought, sold, traded and exploited for the profit and/or pleasure of others.
EC walks fine media line
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2018
» Once political campaigning for a general election, tentatively set for November, kicks off, social media will likely become an even more powerful tool, not just for vote canvassing but also manipulation.