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When past pics resurface
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2025
» A series of photos taken years ago has gone viral online, showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, aka Ben Smith, with high-ranking officials and politicians, including Anutin Charnvirakul, now prime minister.
No place for scare tactics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2023
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and pro-status quo elements like the army have launched a fear-mongering campaign, laden with ultra-nationalist content, in the lead-up to Sunday's election.
Lottery needs a proper fix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2022
» It appeared as a happy ending for struggling lottery vendors who decided to end a rally after their demands for government assistance in securing a quota of cheaper tickets were met. However, only time will tell whether the vendors' plight will really be resolved.
Wider roads only bring more traffic
News, Editorial, Published on 28/11/2021
» Earlier in the month, work began on the expansion of Ratchapruek Road, a major route north of Bangkok which links the neighbouring provinces of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi. The road, according to the Department of Rural Roads (DoRR), will see almost 50,000 vehicles pass through it every day, as it is expanded into a 10-lane thoroughfare, up from the present eight.
End defence fund secrecy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2021
» The opposition's move to dig into the government's classified budget, funds which are free from scrutiny by the House of Representatives, deserves public support.
Army must be accountable
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2021
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA), one of the country's most powerful institutions, last week marked Thai Armed Forces Day, a day when it showcased its strength and solidarity.
A verdict of controversy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2020
» With Wednesday's ruling by the Constitutional Court, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not only innocent of occupying an army welfare house inside the 1st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard, but he can also lawfully stay on where he and his family have lived since he served as army chief until he retired in 2014.
PM ruling must end flak
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2020
» The Constitutional Court's ruling on Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha staying at an army residence beyond his retirement should set a precedent on this rather ambiguous issue.
Coup talk must stop
News, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2020
» Amid the intensifying political conflict, a group of self-proclaimed royalists have stepped up their calls for a coup. Their wish must certainly not be granted.
Graft ranking needs rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2020
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seems to have repeated the same mistakes of 2019 when it released its annual Integrity and Transparency (IAT) ranking for government agencies, state enterprises and independent bodies for this year.