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Border traders need help
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2026
» After months of suffering in silence, businesses along the Thai-Cambodian border are finally starting to speak up, saying the security measures implemented in the wake of the armed clashes between the two countries -- including border closures -- have dealt a heavy blow to their livelihoods.
Border talks disappoint
News, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2026
» The latest Thai-Cambodian border talks under the Regional Border Committee (RBC) framework collapsed, disappointing those who had hoped the two countries would take steps towards restoring lasting peace.
Fish photo op gone wrong
News, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2025
» On Wednesday, the public relations team of the Chiang Mai provincial administration ran a much-criticised public relations campaign showing provincial governor Thosapol Phueanudom eating fish caught from the Kok River.
Losing the narrative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2025
» Since the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia began and up until the recently brokered ceasefire, Thailand has struggled to present its position to the world.
Act on pork smuggling
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2024
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) deserves praise for tackling the high-profile pork smuggling saga, but broader government action is still needed to solve the overall issue.
Take mpox seriously
News, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2024
» From a country once considered at "almost zero risk" of an mpox outbreak, as declared by a senior health official two years ago, Thailand is now facing an increasing threat after the Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed yesterday that a patient who travelled to the kingdom from Africa might be infected with the more serious Clade 1b strain of the disease.
Army abuse still with us
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2024
» The latest scandal involving salary deductions for conscripts in the Thai army is a distressing reminder of the persistent abuse and exploitation within our military ranks. What is more worrying is the response from the Ministry of Defence, which only addresses the problem superficially.
Illegal pork saga must end
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/11/2023
» The smuggled pork saga is getting more rotten and its foul smell seems to be travelling afar as the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has unveiled more details about its ongoing probe.
Revamp 7-day campaign
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2022
» The New Year is just under two weeks away, and after almost three years of living under Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, many people are expected to travel to celebrate. This will be the first time in a while that people will feel free to travel and enjoy life to the fullest without the fear of being infected with the coronavirus. Yet, it also means that more road accidents are expected, particularly on highways, rural roads, and in big cities.
The Pareena precedent
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2022
» Pareena Kraikupt, a former MP for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has finally bowed out of politics after the Supreme Court last week banned her from running for political office for life.