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iCon saga smells bad
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2024
» The alleged public fraud scam that involves The iCon Group Co is growing uglier by the day.
Saving Thailand's Social Security Fund an urgent priority
Editorial, Published on 08/09/2024
» With the Social Security Fund (SSF) facing the existential threat of bankrupt in coming decades, the government should realise this is no time for indecision.
Wheelchair quest spurs reform
Editorial, Published on 18/02/2024
» In a remarkable display of resolve, Monthon Phetsang manoeuvred his wheelchair through highway traffic for hundreds of kilometres to reclaim his rights as a disabled citizen. By doing so, the 48-year-old man has single-handedly exposed the bureaucratic hurdles endured by millions of disabled people in Thailand.
Change calls for real guts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wowed some members of the public after he donated his six-digit income, monthly salary and his allowance as a premier to some charities.
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.
Food waste hard to bear
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2023
» Our lawmakers are currently debating the new government's policies and proposed budget in parliament. Yet the latest scandal about parliament's whopping food budget and shameful waste of its canteen food serve as a mirror for lawmakers to look at their own behaviour.
It's time to pass the baton
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be in a good mood recently, exuding the air of a detached ruler who has finally realized it is time for him to leave.
Popularity pageantry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2023
» The May 14 election campaign has become like a year-end sale, with vendors digging out every discount, perk and freebie to woo buyers.
Helping seniors to a better life
News, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2023
» Songkran, the traditional New Year in Thailand, is a special time of year when people return home to honour their parents. So, the first day of Songkran, April 13, was designated National Elderly Day.
Populist ideas don't last
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2023
» In every general election, people have expectations of the new government that emerge after the contest. At the very least, they expect campaign promises to be partially fulfilled, if not all of them.