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Lawyer gets off lightly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2026
» A recent high profile case involving a well known Thai lawyer has ignited a fierce public debate, not only about alleged sexual misconduct but about how society responds to such allegations.
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.
No cause for GDP panic
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Marketing Association of Thailand's annual survey should serve as a wake-up call for the government as it navigates a year clouded by political uncertainty and economic fragility.
Scams grow, as laws lag
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2025
» Last week, police in Chiang Rai province arrested a 35-year-old Chinese national as he went from one ATM to a multitude of others to withdraw cash. A subsequent search of his rented room showed he had in his possession 2,057 ATM cards, 537,900 baht in cash, 35 bank books, and 39 SIM cards. He was initially charged with illegally possessing ATM cards belonging to others in a manner that may cause damage, a charge carrying a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.
Protect victims, end scam empires
Editorial, Published on 26/10/2025
» While China, the West, and South Korea are cracking down on cyber scam empires, the Thai government is still looking the other way.
Is 'Gun' a loose cannon?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2025
» At this moment in time, few people probably don't know who influencer Guntouch "Gun" Pongpaiboonwet is. Over the past few months, he has been on the frontline conducting an eerie campaign on the Thai-Cambodian border in the hope of removing Cambodian encroachers from Nong Chan and Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo province.
Fair probe for 'ATK doctor'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2025
» When Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, chair of the Rural Doctor Society, led a mission to help Bangkok combat the deadly Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 by providing ATK test kits, he won plaudits and awards from the government.
Lead paint risk lives on
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2025
» A recent pollution study has revealed that lead-based paint remains a persistent threat in homes and buildings, despite government efforts to reduce the risks.
Insurance saga shocks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/07/2025
» A seemingly minor news story last week sparked widespread public concern about fairness in Thailand's health insurance industry.
Quakes jolt old fears
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2025
» Although geologists are urging calm and caution against panic, a recent series of tremors detected in the Nicobar Islands, located off the coast of Phuket and Phangnga provinces, as well as the northern province of Lampang, has been a powerful reminder of the need to ensure the country's tsunami warning system remains fully functional.