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OECD bid looks far off
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2026
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared in parliament last week that Thailand must become a member of the OECD, his statement reflected both ambition and urgency.
Control and fear inside the clergy
Editorial, Published on 12/04/2026
» Silence in the Sangha -- the official institution of Buddhist monks -- is often mistaken for virtue. In reality, it is driven by manipulation and a culture of fear.
Clean Air Bill unites rivals
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2026
» It is encouraging news that opposition parties -- political rivals who rarely see eye to eye -- have launched a campaign this week to push for clean air legislation. This move comes after the former Clean Air Bill was killed off in its final reading last week by lawmakers led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), which controls the Lower House.
Cancer Bill raises hopes
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Flyover bridge sparks backlash
Editorial, Published on 29/03/2026
» A controversial flyover bridge in Ta Phraya district of Sa Kaeo attests to the fact state authorities have taken little, if any, account of the law requiring public participation in development projects before permits are granted.
Learn from State Audit Office tragedy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/03/2026
» Tomorrow, the nation will mark one of the most painful anniversaries in Thailand's recent history.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
State must tackle racism
News, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2026
» On the surface, a case involving a group of men assaulting an ethnic Karen worker in Chon Buri may look like an ordinary crime.
No shield for tainted MP
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2026
» As parliament is set to convene on Saturday, it is clear that Chonnaput Naksua, a Klatham MP for Songkhla, who is implicated in an online gambling and money-laundering network, will seek parliamentary immunity as he looks to take part in the session. His participation will be a crucial test for the legislative branch.
Put guns in the crosshairs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2026
» On Feb 19, caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as interior minister, issued an order to freeze the issuance of permits to carry firearms in public for one year, supposedly to reduce gun-related violence.