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Olympic Committee vote drama settles
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2025
» It is a relief that the commotion surrounding Tuesday's election of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand's (NOCT) new president has finally petered out.
Level playing field, please
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2024
» As the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have drawn to a close, the nation is still rejoicing at seeing so many Thai athletes bring home medals while breaking a few records along the way.
Bitter pill for Thailand
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2024
» The recent decision by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to cancel Thailand's hosting of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Aimag) is a blow to the country's international reputation.
Time to end impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2024
» Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.
Let's get soft power right
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2024
» The recent controversy over the Olympic uniforms for Thai athletes highlights a significant gap in the government's understanding and vision of promoting soft power.
Flawed Senate poll
News, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2024
» The wait is over. The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday announced the names of 200 elected senators after deferring from the original schedule on July 3.
Bad habits on full display
News, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2024
» The primary duties of MPs are vetting laws and scrutinising fiscal budget legislation. However, a recent incident involving a member of the Pheu Thai Party sparked criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of elected representatives.
Politics, sports don't mix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT), which oversees football, futsal and beach football, has made national headlines over the past few days, but not in a good way.
Why box over a name?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2023
» With preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games -- which are to take place in Phnom Penh in the next few months -- underway, questions have arisen over a martial arts event that is a great source of pride for both Thailand and Cambodia.
Be careful, Prawit
News, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is expected to be among the prime ministerial candidates nominated by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in next year's general election, expected in May.