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Plentiful policy on offer
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards a consequential general election on Feb 8. In the weeks leading up to polling day, voters have been bombarded with policy proposals from across the political spectrum. Many are attractively packaged and, if fully realised, would seemingly transform the country overnight.
Lead paint risk lives on
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2025
» A recent pollution study has revealed that lead-based paint remains a persistent threat in homes and buildings, despite government efforts to reduce the risks.
AI has potential, but care needed
Editorial, Published on 23/02/2025
» Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a rallying cry for policymakers worldwide, and Thailand is no exception.
Conserve Bang Kachao's charm
Editorial, Published on 30/06/2024
» During a visit to Bang Kachao earlier this month, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin mulled an idea of promoting this part of Samut Prakan province famous for its green space as a high-end tourist attraction.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.
Change calls for real guts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wowed some members of the public after he donated his six-digit income, monthly salary and his allowance as a premier to some charities.
App won't end pollution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2023
» Nineteen years after Na Phra Lan district in Saraburi -- which is home to a number of major stone mills and cement plants -- was declared a pollution control zone, the government surprised the whole nation by announcing that it is planning to develop a "web-based app" to collect local residents' health information.
Breaking the cycle of land inequality
News, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2023
» Thailand's land ownership disparity is one of the worst in the world. As such, land reform should be a crucial campaign policy for the upcoming general election. Unfortunately, it is not.
Telco merger up in air
News, Editorial, Published on 03/10/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to make a decision on the controversial merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) on Oct 12.
Boost air pollution control
News, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2022
» In recent days, most city residents have been preoccupied with navigating heavy rains and floods, so a report by Greenpeace India last week on air pollution and access to air quality data may have gone unnoticed.