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Voters' choice merits respect
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2026
» Thailand's general election concluded yesterday amidst a nationwide atmosphere of anticipation, civic engagement and hope for the country's direction. By last night and into today, the outcome of the count has, in all likelihood, become broadly apparent to the public, setting the stage for the next crucial phase of our democracy.
Graft body faces test
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2026
» Two statements issued by National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officials, urging a commissioner to resign over bribery allegations involving gold bars, suggest moral hazard at the country's graft-busting office.
Justice system tested
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2025
» The latest accusation involving Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is causing considerable harm to the image of justice and the law enforcement system in Thailand.
Myanmar poll to test region
News, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2025
» Tomorrow, eligible voters in Myanmar will return to the polls in a general election organised by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), the military-appointed body overseeing the process.
SEA Games pose new test for govt
Editorial, Published on 07/12/2025
» All eyes are turning to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, which officially kick off this Tuesday. Regrettably, the focus is not on the love of the game or our national athletes.
PC Plod visits female monks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/11/2025
» Barely a week after the Anutin government issued its new ministerial regulations to "protect" Buddhism, police last week showed up at a Bhikkhuni monastery in Songkhla.
Crime fight no mere show
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2025
» The government last week staged a show of unity against cybercrime. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over a ceremony where 15 state agencies, including the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the ministries of Interior, Finance, and Digital Economy and Society, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in tackling online scams, illegal gambling, and other forms of technology-related crime.
Inhaler fuss 'a lesson'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2025
» A public debate has erupted following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that laboratory tests found microbial contamination in certain lots of the popular Hong Thai herbal inhaler, one of Thailand's best-known household products, famed among both locals and foreign visitors.
Tilapia saga resurfaces
News, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2025
» The issue of non-native Blackchin tilapia fish in Thai waterways has returned to public attention after a public prosecutor last week indicted environmental activist Witoon Lianchamroon, founder of BIOTHAI, in a criminal court for allegedly defaming agro titan Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF).
Lumpini gets a facelift
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2025
» Lumpini Park in the heart of Bangkok is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a much-needed facelift.