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Double standards
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Senate's decision to punish Senator Nantana Nantavaropas for a "serious ethical violation" is doing more harm than good to the Upper House's image, as it exposes the double standards in Thailand's political landscape.
Senate vote fuels doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Senate's impartiality has been questioned again after a majority of senators rejected two high-profile picks for the Constitutional Court.
No excuse for racist slurs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2025
» Campaigning for victory in local elections next month may be fierce, but Thaksin Shinawatra has been accused of not just a breach of etiquette but also outright racism at a recent rally.
Lawyers in the spotlight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/11/2024
» The arrest of lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd last week has spotlighted celebrity lawyers who gain influence and public trust in Thai society.
It's time to pass the baton
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be in a good mood recently, exuding the air of a detached ruler who has finally realized it is time for him to leave.
Scouts need a rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2023
» The news about a male Thai scout leader wandering into a female shower block at a global scout meeting in South Korea last week brought unwanted attention to the scout movement in Thailand.
Democracy on the line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/06/2023
» As voters bite their nails and wait to see poll winner Move Forward, runner-up Pheu Thai and six other parties form the next government, junta-appointed senator Jadet Insawang has rained on the parade by proposing the idea of a "national government".
Ball now in Senate's court
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2023
» On Sunday, millions of Thais went to cast their votes to make sure their voices were heard loud and clear -- that this time around, they want political change, and they want it now.
Respect voices of the people
News, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2023
» Thai voters have fulfilled their duty to uphold democracy. It is now the responsibility of parties, politicians, and senators to play their roles in ensuring that the country's democratic development proceeds in accordance with the will of the voters.
PM's advisers aplenty
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2023
» As the end of the government's term approaches, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears not to be busy winding things up. Instead, he keeps adding new aides to his team at the Thai Koo Fah building.