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Corruption keeps getting worse
Editorial, Published on 15/02/2026
» Everyone knows corruption in Thailand is bad, but few realise how bad. By global standards, Thailand is slipping into the bottom tier.
Royal Irrigation Department must change ways
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) keeps trying to start new megaprojects despite the fact these schemes are often opposed by local residents.
Govt must plug its leaks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2024
» The ambition of the Srettha government is not limited to megaprojects such as the Land Bridge or promoting the value of so-called "soft power".
Building roads safely
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/05/2023
» Road accidents are frequent on Rama II Road, also known as Highway 35, which is the only main artery to the southern region.
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.
Come clean on nameplate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is suspending the controversial change of nameplate for Bang Sue Grand Station while a probe is pending. That's a welcome development, but it's not enough.
Rail station name shame
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/01/2023
» At a cost of 33 million baht, the nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station has triggered public suspicion that requires not only a clear explanation from the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry but also prompt and thorough scrutiny from related agencies.
City life is no fairy tale
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2022
» After years of waiting, Bangkok voters will go to the much-anticipated gubernatorial election on May 22 to pick one of 17 candidates to tackle a myriad of problems the capital has been facing.
Time up for SRT excuses
News, Editorial, Published on 13/10/2020
» 'This must not happen again," Chachoengsao governor Maitree Traisilanand proclaimed after a tragic crash involving a freight train and local tourist coach at a railway crossing in Muang district about 50 kilometres east of Bangkok, which killed nearly 20 and injured many on Sunday.
Reshuffle needs thought
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2020
» The rise of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as the new leader of the coalition's core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has sent a clear signal that a cabinet reshuffle is pending.