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Reporting matters in war
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2025
» As border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify, social media is flooded with xenophobic slurs and calls for annihilation. Unfortunately, much of the Thai media echoes the sentiment, failing the public when responsible reporting is most needed.
Ranking a distraction
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2024
» Thailand was recently named the world's fourth most beautiful country by the World of Statistics, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin couldn't hide his excitement.
Trans brawl reveals 'a lot'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2024
» Despite police denials, the recent street brawls between Thai and Filipina transsexuals on Sukhumvit exposed the existence of an underground sex business in this bustling nightlife spot of Bangkok.
Fire response needs fixing
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2022
» Two major fires that hit bustling areas of Bangkok have shed light on serious flaws in the city's disaster management.
Vital to preserve city's 'Green Lung'
News, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2021
» Bang Kachao in Samut Prakan -- dubbed Bangkok's "Green Lung" for its lush natural landscape that contrasts with the capital's high-rises and bustling ports which ring its banks -- will be redeveloped into a special zone for sustainable tourism.
Tackle roads to boost safety
News, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2019
» For those who have experienced a mishap on a Bangkok road, here are some figures from the Safe Cities Index 2019 that confirm that Bangkok is not very safe and that those in charge must step up their efforts.
Collar bombers not scapegoats
News, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2019
» The series of bombings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, which injured four people last week, is a challenge to the new Prayut Chan-o-cha administration and those in charge of security affairs.
Time to set the press free
News, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2019
» A warning has been given. Thailand is inching closer towards becoming a new China when it comes to press freedom. The 2019 report by Reporters Without Borders indicates that the military regime has increasingly adopted the Chinese style of total news control. It speaks volumes about the dire situation here.
'Axe lady' not all to blame
News, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2018
» The pickup truck bashing incident involving a hot-headed house owner who smashed up a car parked across her driveway by another motorist should not be regarded as an isolated case involving two conflicting parties. The case reflects how enforcement of our laws is so farcical.