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Coast pays the price
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2026
» The flooding caused by high seas that battered coastal communities in Bang Khunthian, Bangkok, last week is a reminder that coastal erosion remains inadequately addressed.
Land Bridge built on shaky science
Editorial, Published on 23/11/2025
» The planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South pose no environmental threats because the seas there are already barren -- or so the government's study claims. Science, however, shows the opposite.
A border fence too far
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2025
» The territorial conflict over Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province may compel some officials to opt for permanent fences along the Thai-Cambodian border.
The price of demanding justice
Editorial, Published on 01/06/2025
» What is the price of demanding justice or better services from the state? Legal action, fines -- and, in the worst-case scenario, imprisonment.
Disaster relief needs rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government policy to provide compensation for property damaged in the March 28 earthquake was initially welcomed as a positive step to help the underprivileged get back on their feet.
Revamp flood plans
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2024
» Flooding in Chiang Mai province finally receded this week, and people are returning to some sense of normalcy. Yet, the latest flood woes have residents concerned about how the local government can manage floods in the future.
Level playing field, please
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2024
» As the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have drawn to a close, the nation is still rejoicing at seeing so many Thai athletes bring home medals while breaking a few records along the way.
Market fire a sad lesson
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2024
» A fire that ripped through a pet market in Chatuchak district last week, killing more than 5,300 animals, is a tragic loss.
Pavements must be safe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2024
» About two weeks ago, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a project to upgrade the city's footpaths. The plan is to start the work along 16 routes which bisect the city's busiest areas, before improving some 1,000 kilometres of pavements across the city.
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.