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Politics at the border
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/02/2026
» Amid a fierce election campaign, Bhumjaithai -- once a mid-sized party -- has ridden a wave of nationalism, becoming a force to be reckoned with in Sunday's poll.
No checks on military
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2026
» The recent decision by the caretaker government to classify the 2026 fiscal defence budget as confidential raises serious questions about transparency and accountability.
NY bash takes turn for better
Editorial, Published on 11/01/2026
» A spectacular display of fireworks is traditionally the crowning moment of any major festival, and the recent New Year celebrations were no exception.
House needs say on MoUs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/08/2025
» The abrupt adjournment of the House of Representatives on Aug 21 is simply disgraceful. At stake was a motion of urgent national importance: the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed with Cambodia in 2000 and 2001.
Safety key to nuclear goal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2025
» Nuclear energy has little support among Thai people. The recent news about a conservation group criticising the latest bilateral cooperation between the US and Thai government to upscale plans for small reactor module (SMR) technology is evidence of this.
MRC to the rescue
News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2025
» A planned trip by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), a regional body tasked with overseeing the use of the Mekong River, to evaluate the transboundary water pollution in northern Thailand has given local villagers cause for optimism regarding this crisis.
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.
Anwar plants first seeds
News, Editorial, Published on 21/04/2025
» After years of diplomatic deadlock, recent moves by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra have sparked cautious optimism over Myanmar. Thanks to their efforts, the world is watching Asean taking a leading role in solving one of the region's most intractable crises.
Anwar's big challenge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2025
» Today, Malaysian Prime Minister and Asean chair Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar's leader, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, in Bangkok for an informal yet crucial dialogue that could help alleviate the ongoing turmoil in Myanmar.
IO claims need probe
News, Editorial, Published on 31/03/2025
» The no confidence motion before the House last week fell short after 319 MPs voted against it to back Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra compared to the 162 who voted in favour of relieving her of her duties; yet big questions remain.