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Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
Social Security Office spending concerns
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2025
» Concerns raised about budget spending on communication and PR by the Social Security Office (SSO) have brought a much-needed spotlight on the agency that oversees the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Stars must show integrity
News, Editorial, Published on 16/10/2024
» The controversy surrounding The iCon Group's alleged pyramid scheme has reignited the debate about the responsibility of celebrities in product endorsement and where the boundaries of ethical conduct should be drawn.
Building bookworms
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2022
» After launching an expensive campaign to promote a culture of reading in 2013 that achieved only moderate success, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is giving it another stab.
Move beyond nationalism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2022
» The emergence of ultranationalist sentiment in Cambodia following the box-office success of the Thai period romcom Love Destiny, or Bupphesanniwas 2, is very unfortunate.
A slap in the face of civility
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2022
» Violence of all forms is destructive and should never be condoned -- a message that should be clear following "the slap" meted out by Will Smith on Oscars host Chris Rock before the King Richard star collected his first Oscar for best actor at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Call time on booze rules
News, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2022
» Reports that K-pop superstar Lisa Manoban has become a brand ambassador for a whisky-maker have caused something of a frenzy here in her home country.
PPRP stars not aligned
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2022
» The crushing defeat in the Jan 30 by-election has shocked the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Crowe's soft power gift
News, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2021
» The tweeted pictures and messages about Thailand from Hollywood star Russell Crowe come at the right place and time.
Mekong needs tough govt stance
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2021
» On Feb 8, Charge d'Affaires of Chinese Embassy Yang Xin paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in which they exchanged Chinese New Year's wishes, looking ahead for warmer relations and closer cooperation.