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Cancer Bill raises hopes
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
No tolerance for school violence
Editorial, Published on 04/08/2024
» Thailand's notorious authoritarian school system and its reliance on corporal punishment recently claimed a child's life -- a tragic reminder of the urgent need to abolish the practice entirely.
World Cup overreach
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2022
» Millions of local football fans are sighing with relief as it appears that the private sector will chip in 800 million baht to co-finance the broadcasting of the Fifa World Cup 2022.
An unsavoury pesticide saga
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2020
» Local news reports that Taiwan is to return or destroy a batch of a famous tea brand and ground chilli from Thailand because of insecticide residues look bad for Thailand, which promotes itself as the kitchen of the world.
Salt tax needs refinement
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2019
» The government is inching towards the introduction of new taxes on salty, processed food.
Chemical ban a must-do
News, Editorial, Published on 13/08/2018
» Two court cases last week in California are set to affect and perhaps change the future of Thai farming. The legal decisions are stark. Courts and a jury ruled that two of the most popular chemical products used in Thai agriculture pose huge risks to humans even in tiny quantities. One causes irreparable damage in babies' brains. The other is carcinogenic. It is exactly what Thai campaigners have been saying in an effort to eliminate the two products.
Time to rein in pollution
News, Editorial, Published on 25/07/2018
» The government's recent response to public concern over plastic and other pollution has been as tepid as it was disappointing. Faced with real evidence and dramatic cases of ongoing harm, authorities failed to seize the day. The pathetic and heavily documented death of a male pilot whale that choked on 80 plastic bags highlighted what we are doing to the oceans. The case caused experts to emerge to explain the details. The response by the government was a short, barely publicised and utterly failed attempt to stop vendors in some Bangkok wet markets. And even that has now halted.
Eyeing new speed limits
News, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2018
» On the eve of yet another festival period on the nation's roads, a debate is under way over road safety. The discussion is about speed limits.
PM must end watch saga
News, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2018
» With each passing week, details of the luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, as shown in pictures taken over a number of years, have been a continual presence in the news following relentless sleuthing by the CSI LA Facebook page. The timepiece saga has raised many questions about the ethics and credibility of this government.
Toll still worst in the world
News, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2018
» At the end of the New Year's holiday, the government boffins once again provided the bad news. During the "seven dangerous days" of Dec 28 to Jan 3, there were 3,841 serious traffic accidents. These killed 423 drivers and passengers, and sent 4,005 to hospitals and clinics. For this, the government spokesman suggested the public should praise hard work by policy-makers.