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Betting on the wrong horse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2025
» In times of economic challenge and amid simmering border tensions with Cambodia, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who doubles as interior minister, has quietly overturned a 67-year-old ban on poker, reclassifying it from gambling to a recognised sport. The sudden move, which happened without public consultation, has sparked criticism and fuelled suspicion about the government's true priorities.
Protest a worrying sign
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2025
» The protest at Victory Monument on Saturday brought back memories of the last two street demonstrations which rocked the capital in recent years -- the protest organised by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) against then-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and the rallies held by the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) against his sister, Yingluck.
Put weed plan on hold
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government, especially Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, needs to immediately put on hold the plan to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and engage in dialogue on the issue with all stakeholders.
Hidden realities of carbon credits
Editorial, Published on 31/03/2024
» Thai governments -- be they Prayut Chan-o-cha's or Srettha Thavisin's -- have hailed carbon credit programmes as vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, they can become wolves in sheep's clothing if they favour businesses, leaving local communities and nature vulnerable to exploitation. Despite promises to mitigate greenhouse gases, carbon credit programmes often sideline local communities and worsen social and environmental injustices.
Slow progress for P-Move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2023
» Almost two weeks after laying siege to Bangkok, the People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has decided to end its protest as the Srettha Thavisin government has promised to consider its list of 10 demands.
Building on Apec pluses
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2022
» The Apec summit gave Thailand and other Apec members an opportunity to strengthen their partnerships, with a number of cooperation deals clinched.
NGOs need local support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2022
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government needs to pay heed to activists' calls to drop a bill that seeks to curtail non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Don't believe all you read
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2022
» Verifying the information you spread and being careful not to falsely accuse other people ought to be considered basic rules that people of all ages should know and abide by.
War on Amnesty the wrong battle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2021
» As a government that was transformed from a military regime, the government hardly has an impressive track record when it comes to protecting human rights, but waging a war against Amnesty International Thailand seems a step too far.
Has NBTC gone too far?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2021
» National Broadcasting Telecommunication (NBTC), the state regulator overseeing telecom and digital TV concessions, has recently been cast in a not so favourable light.