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Data centre dangers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/10/2025
» AI projects are among the latest top draws in terms of global investment, with governments around the world, including Thailand, courting tech companies to launch such projects in their countries.
Catching the AI wave
News, Editorial, Published on 06/05/2024
» Microsoft's announcement that it will build a data centre in Thailand, seizing the momentum of AI-driven advances in Southeast Asia, is welcome.
Are casinos a safe bet?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2023
» Today, the Lower House will make a decision on whether to endorse a feasibility report that could see the legalisation of casinos -- a policy that is hoped will bring in tax revenue and promote tourism.
Pollution rule needs rework
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2022
» Back in 1992, the government classified 18 areas with severe pollution problems as Pollution Control Areas, in which additional environmental oversights -- such as tougher air and wastewater emission standards -- would be applied.
Politics in the pipeline?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2022
» A ruckus over the bidding concession for a 25.6-billion-baht water pipeline project in the eastern region has become the latest setback for the government. Yet, the issue needs a clear mind for it to be best resolved.
NCPO orders refuse to die
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2021
» On Wednesday, MPs in the House of Representatives voted down two draft bills in their first reading that were seeking to repeal announcements and orders of the 2014 coup makers.
EEC riddled with problems
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/12/2021
» Despite continued boasting by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government about the progress of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the fact of the matter is the government's flagship project is riddled with problems.
Selling the family silver?
News, Editorial, Published on 27/09/2021
» The cabinet's plan to launch a scheme to attract wealthy foreigners for long-term stays in the country by offering them the right to own property is controversial as many critics brand it as a khai chart [traitorous] idea.
Smarten up 'smart cities'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2020
» The decision by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to participate in the "Smart Green Asean Cities" project sounds like great news.
Pay heed to fears of SEC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2020
» In proceeding with the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) that includes an industrial complex in a lush marine area in Songkhla's Chana district, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has failed to heed concerns of locals over permanent damage to their livelihoods and the environment.