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Serious on cybercrime
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made the correct, but long overdue, move in forming the National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology-Related Crimes.
Crunch time for Phumtham
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2025
» New interior minister, and current acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, is a man who can make tough decisions. His recent record includes the decision to return Uyghurs to China early this year, as demanded by Beijing. Last month, he approved a long-delayed, controversial submarine procurement from China -- a call that even junta leader-cum-prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha shied away from.
On-line betting threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2025
» Amid a surge of contrary opinions, it would be no surprise if the The casino-entertainment complex bill that the Pheu Thai government has sponsored runs into hurdles when it goes for its reading in parliament in July.
Which way for MotoGP?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/03/2025
» It is music to the ears as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vows that she will put politics aside and think business in deciding whether to renew a contract to host the MotoGP.
Iron out field trip flaws
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2024
» The horrific bus fire that resulted in the deaths of students in Pathum Thani province last Tuesday raises valid questions about what needs to be done to make field trips safe.
Give learning centres a chance
Editorial, Published on 15/09/2024
» In a striking irony, as Thailand pledged to the United Nations to protect refugee children's rights, the Ministry of Education early this month started cracking down on learning centres for migrant and refugee children out of ultra-nationalistic fervour.
EC, beware the chaff
News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2024
» Opponents of the Pheu Thai-led government have wasted no time in lodging a plethora of petitions against the government in an attempt to bring it down through so-called lawfare tactics.
First test for new senators
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2024
» Some 200 new senators recently endorsed by the Election Commission (EC) have the task of selecting a Senate Speaker, a position crucial for the integrity of the upper house.
Reshuffle needs work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2024
» After seven months of mediocre performance, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is going to reshuffle his cabinet. Yet those who wish to see a total overhaul and the exit of underperforming ministers might be let down. On the face of it, the Srettha 2.0 cabinet will merely reflect internal promotions within the Pheu Thai Party and its power consolidation.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.