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A digital disaster
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2024
» The government seems undaunted by the reservations about its flagship 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme expressed by a panel under the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Council of State.
Oil clean-up bodes ill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/02/2022
» After news of the undersea oil pipeline leak came to light on Jan 25, the public expected it would be dealt with effectively and cleaned up.
New test kit mystery
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2021
» Antigen test kits (ATK), used in detection of the coronavirus, are now more than just a medical device; they are also the latest strategic tool for reopening business and activities.
Sinking of bill bodes ill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2021
» Following the fierce showdown between the opposition bloc and the governing coalition, which had the backing of the pro-military Senate, parliament on Wednesday night sank the charter amendment bill -- a move that bodes ill for the country's return to democracy.
Freedom in a perilous state
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2021
» About a year after Thailand under the Prayut Chan-o-cha government could boast about a small improvement in its freedom ranking, as rated annually by Freedom House, the country has suffered a setback with it damningly described as no longer having any freedom at all -- a position it held during the coup years.
Orange Line needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2021
» The decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT's Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency.
Spend budget wisely
News, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2020
» The Finance Ministry has finalised arrangements for 20 billion baht of loans from local banks to cover the national budget which will be made available immediately.
Isoc a proxy for army rule
News, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2019
» Once a new cabinet is sworn in, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) should be dissolved as it earlier planned. The country has had enough of having a military regime in charge of civil affairs.
Senate selection secrecy bodes ill
News, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2019
» Despite pressing calls for the disclosure of the Senate name list by the people's sector, the government has remained tight-lipped about its choices which will play a crucial role in the appointment of the next prime minister.
Poll bodes ill for Cambodia
News, Editorial, Published on 28/07/2018
» With a series of legal tactics that wiped out the increasingly popular opposition party and its manipulation of the electorate, Cambodia's ruling party has played dirty to win tomorrow's general election but also surely soured the legitimacy of its victory.