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Waste not, want not
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) plan to encourage households to sort their waste got off to a shaky start, attracting fewer participants than targeted while generating a barrage of questions.
Showdown beckons
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/07/2023
» In less than 24 hours before the voting for prime minister starts in parliament today, the Election Commission (EC) jumpstarted the process to disqualify Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from the top job, citing his alleged iTV share ownership.
Fair's fair in share game
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2023
» The case of media share ownership is returning to haunt Thai politics -- especially the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Last chance for the EC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2023
» As preparations for the May 14 polls progress, all eyes are on the Election Commission (EC) amid doubts over the agency's neutrality. The EC is faced with a dilemma similar to that which arose during the 2019 polls, when its organisation of the election was riddled with complaints and allegations.
Cash in on remote work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2022
» In late April, Airbnb announced a "Live and Work Anywhere" initiative that allows its employees to work remotely. Earlier this week, it went a step further by sharing 20 destinations it intends to promote with special pages on its website as hubs of remote work, with Thailand on the list. The company will partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to create a "Thailand Hub" page that shows long-term accommodation, entry requirements, and visa policies to users.
Turbulence here to stay
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2020
» The decision of the Election Commission (EC) to pursue criminal charges against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and the 16 former executives of the now-defunct Future Forward Party (FFP) over the 191-million-baht loan that led to the party's dissolution deserves public outrage.
Listen to the young
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the government need to listen to the protesters in order to defuse the rising political tension before it escalates into violence which could seriously destabilise the country.
Integrity is key for EC
News, Editorial, Published on 06/05/2019
» As the embattled Election Commission (EC) prepares to announce its endorsement of at least 95% of the general election results, roughly equivalent to 475 out of the 500 MP seats up for grabs, many Thais can only hope the poll agency will honour the spirit and intent of the country's election laws and allow candidates who are qualified to serve as MPs to sit in parliament -- and not the other way around.