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Short arm of the law
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2024
» As the expiry of the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai case looms, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has yet to show its willingness to bring those involved to justice -- if only as a gesture of respect for the rule of law. That is upsetting, to say the least.
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.
No time for cruel jokes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2023
» As the election draws near, it's more evident that any reconciliation -- as promised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha when he staged a coup in 2014 -- isn't going to happen. Pressure groups and parties have filed complaints against one another as the political climate becomes more tense. Political campaigns have become places for disputes and even scuffles.
Keep calm and protect
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2022
» The 2022 Apec summit wrapped up in Bangkok over the weekend with a plethora of photo opportunities showing Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha rubbing shoulders with global leaders.
Camp riots can be avoided
News, Editorial, Published on 19/12/2021
» The riot on Tuesday night at the Mae La refugee camp in Tak province along the Myanmar border speaks volumes on the issues surrounding migrant relations in Thailand.
Chana gets new airing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2021
» The government has made the right decision in delaying the controversial Chana industrial park project amid escalating resistance.
Summit snub a good move
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2021
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has finally given the cold shoulder to Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing by excluding him from a forthcoming summit later this month, much to the latter's chagrin.
It can't be a battlefield
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2021
» Signs of escalating violence between anti-Prayut Chan-o-cha government demonstrators, who resumed their rallies early this month, and riot control police are a matter of grave concern.
A time for tolerance
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2021
» The furore over a tweet by Foodpanda linking anti-government protests to "terrorism" is a reminder that tolerance is sorely needed when political and social rifts have become the "new normal" in the country.
Don't cosy up to junta
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/03/2021
» As soon as Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said he did not understand in what way Thailand supports the Myanmar military junta, he exposed himself and the country to disgrace.