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AI double-edged sword in floods
Editorial, Published on 14/12/2025
» The flooding in Hat Yai has exposed not only how inadequate the Thai bureaucracy is in managing a major disaster, especially one involving complex weather data and a high-density urban area, but also how innovative technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a profound double-edged sword.
PM must step out boldly
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2024
» The annual tradition of giving nicknames to the prime minister and cabinet members by Government House correspondents appears like innocuous satire, but the sobriquets often reflect -- and above all -- affect the public perception of the leadership.
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.
Covid PR blitz a waste
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2021
» After two years of living with Covid-19, the Thai people have learned many things through multiple lockdowns, increasing fatalities, tremendous misery and hardship.
Leaked letter a blow to govt
News, Editorial, Published on 19/07/2021
» The leaked AstraZeneca letter concerning negotiations over the domestic production and supply of its vaccine in Thailand has proven a slap in the face to the government and hammers home the reality of mistakes made in its national vaccination programme.
Lack of clarity causes chaos
News, Editorial, Published on 22/03/2020
» As the government does its best to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, communicating with the public is still its biggest weakness.
Army must stay neutral
News, Editorial, Published on 29/02/2020
» During the televised censure debate on Tuesday, MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn of the dissolved Future Forward Party shocked viewers with his revelation about information operations (IO) allegedly run by the state against critics of the government, supporters of the opposition and activists. What was particularly revealing was that he backed up his claim with official documents.
Unnecessary complications
News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2018
» The working of government and the making of sausages are quite similar, a wise man said more than a century ago. It is often unappealing to watch the process, even if the outcome is often uplifting. Two events sparked by the Thai government last week rather prove the point. The quest for "Taobao Villages" and a sudden demand to protect Thai food from foreigners both came out of the blue, and are more off-putting than attractive.
Keep diversity in Thai cuisine
News, Editorial, Published on 23/08/2018
» In a bid to maintain the high standards and authenticity of Thai food offered by restaurants abroad, the Ministry of Commerce, via the Department of International Trade Promotion, this month launched the "ThaiSelect" campaign.