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A new look at history education
Editorial, Published on 22/02/2026
» As the Election Commission has yet to endorse the outcome of the national election, the caretaking and presumptive Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is actively presenting his vision and policies. His latest proposal involves revamping the teaching of national history.
Bad for democracy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/09/2025
» A House dissolution is meant to be a democratic coup de grâce -- a final option when governments can no longer govern and lawmakers cannot form a new coalition or find a leader to continue running the country. Once the House is dissolved, the nation must quickly hold a new general election.
Safety key to nuclear goal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2025
» Nuclear energy has little support among Thai people. The recent news about a conservation group criticising the latest bilateral cooperation between the US and Thai government to upscale plans for small reactor module (SMR) technology is evidence of this.
No stone unprobed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2025
» The results of a probe into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok after a quake in Myanmar came to light this week, pointing fingers at the structure's design and technical construction without questioning any irregularities in the auditing process that may have compromised its safety.
R&D essential for Thai rice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2025
» Handing out financial subsidies has become standard protocol for almost every government responding to rice farmers' calls for help.
MPs face uphill battle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2025
» The latest move by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to summon 44 MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party -- now rebranded as the People's Party -- over allegations of serious ethical violations might affect the role of civilian-elected lawmakers.
Spring clean for scammers
News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2025
» After months of kicking the can down the road, the Thai government finally cut off electricity, internet signal and oil supplies to five border towns in Myanmar where scam gangs are based.
Provincial Administration Organisation poll buzz but no fix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) election on Saturday attracted an unusual amount of attention. Despite the PAO elections having been held since 2004, the public have seldom given them that much consideration.
Bold stance by judges
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/01/2025
» In a rare and commendable display of courage, two Supreme Court judges have written to the president of the Supreme Court, calling for the cancellation of an executive-level course organised by the Judicial Training Institute. They also urged the judiciary to refrain from enrolling judges in executive courses conducted by other institutions, such as the National Defence College, the Capital Market Academy, and the King Prajadhipok's Institute.
Anocha saga reopens
News, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2024
» Anocha Panjoy's disappearance 46 years ago remains a haunting chapter in Thailand's history.