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Losing the narrative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2025
» Since the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia began and up until the recently brokered ceasefire, Thailand has struggled to present its position to the world.
Bus fire probe exposes DLT
News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2025
» The outcome of the investigation into the tragic bus fire last year, which claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers, is disgraceful -- but hardly surprising.
Migrant kids left behind
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2025
» On Monday, Kallaya Tahsom, former director of Thairath Wittaya 6 School in Ang Thong province, listened to police criminal charges against her. Her alleged crimes? The former school director, also a Ministry of Education official, was accused of assisting illegal migration and neglecting her duty. In 2023, the school was founded, providing education to 126 Myanmar students who had fled their homeland's civil war, illegally entering Thailand.
Safer roads or just talk?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2024
» Lower speed limits on roads in Bangkok's urban areas come as welcome news. Imposed to reduce road accidents, the rules passed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have been in place and enforced since Dec 23.
Shrinking the naughty list
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand's (ACT) annual report -- often released in the third week of December -- has always dented the festive mood.
Herbal marvel needs support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2024
» Now that Covid-19 has become endemic, the Public Health Ministry medical guidelines removing green chiretta, or fah talai jone, a traditional herb, from the list of essential medicines for Covid-19 patients has raised eyebrows among those advocating for alternative medicine.
Political landmine
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2024
» A group of Cambodian dissidents were rounded up by police in the Rangsit area on Dec 29, while others were attacked on New Year's Eve by Thai men while giving a lecture on the country's charter and human rights situation to their compatriots in Samut Prakan.
Review army housing rules
News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2023
» Parliament's opening session on July 3 will be the swansong of the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, which has ruled the country for over nine years. That said, as the curtain is about to drop, Gen Prayut continues to act as if the end isn't on the horizon.
Invest in our doctors
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2023
» The shortage of medical personnel is not a new issue; indeed the problem has been part of the public health system for decades. Yet, the matter was brought up again this week following a viral Facebook post by actress Noppasorn "Puimek" Veerayuthawilai, who graduated from the faculty of medicine at Rangsit University.
Time for a flood remedy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/09/2022
» Fears of a repetition of the 2011 epic flood will haunt city residents in the coming days as heavy rain leads to massive floods in the northern part of the capital and adjacent areas. While the current conditions do not match 2011's huge proportions, the reaction of City Hall does not inspire much hope. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- regardless of who is the elected or appointed governor -- has reacted to the flooding in the same manner that it did in past years.