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MPs fail Clean Air Bill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2025
» The recurring failure to maintain a quorum during the debate on the Clean Air Bill highlights a fundamental lapse in the primary duty of members of parliament.
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.
PM2.5 crisis still lingers
News, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under fire from both opposition parties and the public for its handling of the PM2.5 air pollution crisis, particularly in Bangkok. During her attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the PM issued directives online urging ministries to urgently address the issue.
Prawit must do more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan's opening move to forego his salary and allowances as an MP from Oct 1 onwards and return the money he had received for not attending parliamentary meetings is a welcome gesture.
Get tough on plastics
News, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2023
» As the nation marked World Turtle Day on Tuesday, the caretaker administration made the decision to send Thai delegates to take part in the drafting of an international treaty to regulate the plastic industry, which will take place in Paris later this month.
Nate probe is a letdown
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2021
» The latest decision of the Public Prosecutor Commission (PPC) to launch another probe against former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk for his questionable failure to indict Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in the infamous hit-and-run saga should have given a more positive image to the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG).
Censure fiasco a win for Prayut
News, Editorial, Published on 01/03/2020
» It comes as no surprise that the Prayut Chan-o-cha coalition government survived the no-confidence vote on Friday.
PM must heed democracy
News, Editorial, Published on 17/08/2019
» After facing pressure from the opposition to explain his incomplete oath recital, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has come up with a new strategy to deal with the hot-button issue concerning the legitimacy of his government: Running away from it.
Liberalisation voices grow
News, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2019
» The marijuana expo that took place last weekend in Buri Ram proves that there is a rising demand for liberalisation of cannabis in Thailand.
Give wildlife right of way
News, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2018
» Record numbers of visitors at Khao Yai National Park, especially during the New Year holidays, would not be a reason for concern if tourists had not increased the hazards for wild animals. The most pressing danger comes with personal car use which has resulted in crashes which have killed and injured many wild animals over the past decade.