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Poll is a test of courage
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand has now entered election campaign mode, with barely a month before the next general election takes place on Feb 8.
Flat fare a good start
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2025
» The 20-baht flat fare for electric trains that will run from Oct 1 this year to Sept 30 next year is a welcome move to ease the cost of living for city commuters.
Reshuffle casts cloud
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/06/2025
» Now that a cabinet reshuffle is inevitable for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government, the prospective changes are aimed primarily at solving political problems with regard to the government's nose-diving popularity, rather than tackling the real crises facing the country, such as the protracted economic slump, social maladies and border conflicts with Cambodia.
Time to curb spending
News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand is facing an avalanche of environmental, economic and political crises, without light at the end of the tunnel. Without stronger leadership and more effective governance, the situation is likely to worsen, driven by years of state inefficiency and neglect.
Digital wallet's empty promise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2025
» Does anyone remember these words? Fiscal multiplier. Economic cyclone. Exit from the black hole of poverty.
Govt policies lack foresight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2025
» Conflicting statements from the Ministry of Sport and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the recent visa-free policy for some groups of tourists have only contributed to confusion over the matter.
Future-proof the economy
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2025
» Since the beginning of the year, the Thai stock market has sharply declined more than 300 points, or more than 20%, ranking among the worst-performing markets globally. This downturn raises grave concerns that policymakers must directly address.
PM's talk shows just not enough
Editorial, Published on 09/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kickstarted a bid to strengthen her government's popularity with her first TV address to the nation last week.
Trade war will test govt
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2025
» Canada, China, and Mexico yesterday unveiled tariff countermeasures against the US, after US President Donald Trump declared he was putting up tariffs against these countries.
Thaksin ploughs on
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/11/2024
» As the charter court is set to make a decision tomorrow on whether it will accept a petition against former PM Thaksin Shinawatra over the allegation that he and the Pheu Thai Party are attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, the ruling party's de facto leader shows he simply couldn't care less.