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Fond memories ruined by queues
Editorial, Published on 31/12/2023
» With the New Year set to begin tomorrow, the peak travel season is in full swing, with this year being reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. In the first 11 months of 2023, Thailand welcomed 24.5 million visitors, with Bangkok ranking as the most visited city on the planet (Pattaya and Phuket rounded out the top 20 list). That trend is continuing as cold weather grips many parts of the world and people jet off to the kingdom to enjoy the final days of the year or start the new one with a much-needed holiday.
Likely cabinet looks shady
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/08/2023
» After three months of political drama, Thailand finally has its prime minister, and soon voters will get a new government. Yet the cabinet line-up has shocked the public as it comprises politicians with a checkered past.
Rid roads of unsafe vans
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/01/2023
» The gruesome road tragedy in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night should serve as wake-up call for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to rethink continuing to allow the use of converted vans for public transport.
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.
Rail project needs transparency
News, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2022
» A little over 23 kilometres separate the small provincial town of Nong Khai and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The distance may seem inconsequential, but this border area is critical to the success of the China-Singapore high-speed railway, part of Beijing's One Belt One Road logistic plan to link China with Asean. Yet the ambitious plan, unveiled in 2010, has been sputtering for nearly a decade, especially in Thailand.
Public safety off the beam
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2022
» A falling bridge beam that hit three vehicles and caused two deaths on Sunday night attests to the sad fact of poor public-safety standards in this country.
Digging dirt in cabinet
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2022
» The outcome of the House's censure debate is predictable. Most MPs are likely to vote in favour of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow. Yet, the opposition parties have managed to question the government's credibility by making strong cases against a few ministers accused of abusing power and fraud.
High-speed rail dilemma
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2022
» The medieval Dutch canonical cleric Thomas van Kempen once said, "The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid." Kempen the cleric was obviously talking in a metaphorical sense, using basic construction jargon to drive home his point on spiritual development.
Review build standard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2022
» The government's ambition to turn Thailand into the region's aviation hub suffered a hit after a recently-built roof and walls at Don Mueang airport's new passenger hall collapsed after a fierce storm hit the city on Monday.