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Flyover bridge sparks backlash
Editorial, Published on 29/03/2026
» A controversial flyover bridge in Ta Phraya district of Sa Kaeo attests to the fact state authorities have taken little, if any, account of the law requiring public participation in development projects before permits are granted.
Border traders need help
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2026
» After months of suffering in silence, businesses along the Thai-Cambodian border are finally starting to speak up, saying the security measures implemented in the wake of the armed clashes between the two countries -- including border closures -- have dealt a heavy blow to their livelihoods.
Choice at life's end
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2026
» As political parties showcase a raft of mainly economic policies designed to boost Thailand's competitiveness ahead of the February general election, one relatively minor initiative stands out for its bold moral impetus.
Cheers for the absurd rules
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/11/2025
» The amended alcohol control legislation that imposes fines on individuals who continue drinking alcoholic beverages during restricted hours -- particularly between 2pm and 5pm -- has left the government in hot water.
Big job awaits PM
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thailand has a new prime minister. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has assumed the premiership, the country's third in less than three years since the 2023 general election.
Zero burning, maximum harm
Editorial, Published on 13/04/2025
» The toxic PM2.5 haze is back -- and so is the government's misguided response. As haze blankets the country once again, the government is using the same old solution.
Crackdown on Scam City
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/01/2025
» The arrest this weekend of 32 Indonesians for having entered Thailand illegally after fleeing a city on the Thai-Myanmar border that is notorious for operating scams is maddening, to say the least.
Road safety can't wait
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2024
» Every third Sunday of November is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims -- a time for relatives of victims around the world to honour the lives lost or those disabled by traffic crashes. Running for 21 consecutive years, the global event has become a way for civic groups to launch campaigns or pressure the government to do more to reduce accidents.
Bad governors unwelcome
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/10/2024
» The recent flood disaster in the North, particularly Chiang Rai, brings to light the issue of bureaucratic setbacks.
Mental healthcare deficit a big issue
Editorial, Published on 16/06/2024
» The sharp rise in the number of people experiencing mental health problems should make policymakers nervous.