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PM apology a good start
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2026
» The recent public apology by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul regarding the fuel management hiccups during the first half of March is a rare and welcome gesture of political accountability.
War tests energy policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2026
» The ongoing war in the Middle East is a new litmus test for the energy policies of governments around the world, including the new administration in Bangkok. This time, the government and our energy policymakers hope -- and indeed pray -- that this Middle East conflict will be brief.
High risk as mercury rises
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2026
» On Monday, Thailand will officially enter the hot, or summer, season. The Ministry of Public Health has warned citizens and businesses to prepare for what is expected to be a more severe summer than last year, due to rising global temperatures.
Stock Exchange of Thailand casts aside taboos
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is on the cusp of a progressive reform that could inject much-needed vitality into our capital market.
Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
Alcohol plans baffle industry
Editorial, Published on 21/09/2025
» The revised alcohol control law, while keeping strict restrictions on alcohol sales intact, is creating confusion among citizens and business operators -- particularly those in the advertising sector.
Early-onset cancer shift
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2025
» The death of 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor Krittai Tanasombatkul from lung cancer at the end of 2023 was a wake-up call for Thailand's healthcare community.
Trade talks need care
News, Editorial, Published on 14/04/2025
» The United States' recent move to impose reciprocal tariffs under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Thailand, which has the 11th largest trade surplus with the US, is facing a 36% import tariff hike -- a development that warrants utmost concern by our policymakers.
Safety drive doesn't deliver
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2025
» As Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, approaches, the government is again launching its road safety campaign "Ten Dangerous Days", which starts tomorrow in a bid to reduce traffic accidents and casualties.
Time to cut interest rates
News, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2025
» Thailand's economic recovery stands at a crossroads, caught between a tentative upturn and mounting risks that threaten to derail progress.