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Narumon fun-ban gets a 'D' grade
Editorial, Published on 02/11/2025
» For someone who consistently refers to herself as a "Professor Dr", Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat appears to have a steep learning curve in her new role.
Scams hurt govt's image
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet, which was initially warmly welcomed by the public, is now facing serious confidence issues after two ministers -- Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong and Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow -- were named in news reports about Cambodia's scam syndicates and money laundering in Southeast Asia.
Border panel needs review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/06/2025
» More than a week after the establishment of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Centre, the Thai government must now evaluate the centre's operation, outcomes and direction to ensure its success.
Time to end impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2024
» Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.
Pavements must be safe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2024
» About two weeks ago, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a project to upgrade the city's footpaths. The plan is to start the work along 16 routes which bisect the city's busiest areas, before improving some 1,000 kilometres of pavements across the city.
Red Bull case must rev up
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/02/2024
» After a long delay, justice is starting to take its course in the notorious hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Red Bull scion who allegedly killed a policeman in the Thong Lor area of Sukhumvit in September 2012 before fleeing the country.
Journo arrests hike tensions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/02/2024
» As fears grow that the furore over royal motorcades and the fierce reaction from royalist groups might become the catalyst for further polarisation in Thai society, our policemen's storm-in-a-tea cup arrest of two journalists over their coverage of the campaign for reform of the monarchy has only heightened tensions.
Media ethics in question
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2024
» As police widen a probe into the alleged extortion scandal involving activist Srisuwan Janya -- arresting some of his group, including politicians -- some crucial information remains missing: have any journalists had a hand in the case?
Live and let live
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2024
» By throwing cold water on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) call for a live broadcast of the second reading of the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill, the Srettha Thavisin government shows it has scant regard for transparency regarding such crucial matters.
Media rights in focus
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2023
» Today marks World Press Freedom Day. The theme this year, according to Unesco, is: "Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights".