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Protect victims, end scam empires
Editorial, Published on 26/10/2025
» While China, the West, and South Korea are cracking down on cyber scam empires, the Thai government is still looking the other way.
Parliament's costly legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2025
» Many years ago, national artist Theeraphol Niyom was one of the architects who helped design the current parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, which is situated on the Chao Phraya River, On one occasion, he told the media that the parliament's blueprint was drawn to inspire elected members and senators to do good things and fear bad deeds.
New rules for pot use
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand was the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis. Despite the policy mandated on June 9, 2022, being made for medical use and wellness, the outcome was one of disarray.
A fund for toxic waste
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2024
» Accidents involving toxic waste are not unusual in Thailand. With weak law enforcement and irresponsible operators, Thai society has been affected by several accidents and threats caused by toxic waste management or the lack thereof.
Isoc needs major review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/11/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin administration's decision to keep the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) is a reminder to voters that politicians are prone to changing their minds as soon as they become a part of the government.
New tax rules need clarification
Editorial, Published on 08/10/2023
» It has certainly not been a good week. A shooting in broad daylight in the heart of Bangkok once again reopened debate on gun control, mental health, and accountability. Meanwhile, in the background, the baht continues its decline, a reflection of the state of the economy.
Temple row needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2023
» A long-standing row between the abbot of Wat Kalaya and the noble Pravitra family demonstrates loopholes in conservation laws and poor enforcement as several heritage places are being threatened in the name of development.
Review army housing rules
News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2023
» Parliament's opening session on July 3 will be the swansong of the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, which has ruled the country for over nine years. That said, as the curtain is about to drop, Gen Prayut continues to act as if the end isn't on the horizon.
Cult under the radar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2022
» It is most astonishing that a cult preaching superstitious beliefs including the consumption of bodily fluids of its leader as a treatment for diseases still exists in this day and age.
NACC must fix Boss saga
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/06/2021
» It has been nine years since the scandalous hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya first made headlines. Mr Vorayuth, a scion of the family behind the Red Bull empire, was charged over the fatal 2012 hit-and-run case and fled the country in 2017.