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Our shared heritage
News, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2026
» Songkran, the traditional new year, has become a time when Thai and Cambodian netizens wage a war on screens, as both have defiantly claimed ownership over the centuries-old tradition.
Unchartered territory
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2026
» It's clear that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has deliberately omitted any mention of rewriting the charter from his policy statement. Such a decision, while not a surprise, is totally unacceptable.
Stop the mockery
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2026
» People's Party party-list MP and spokesperson Parit Watcharasindhu recently noted that it had never occurred to him that he'd need to issue a formal clarification about his dental health -- especially when Thailand remains caught in post-election turmoil, with a mountain of urgent political and economic issues waiting to be addressed.
Airports of Thailand must justify charge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2026
» The decision by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to raise the international Passenger Service Charge (PSC) from 730 baht to 1,120 baht marks the steepest increase in nearly two decades.
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.
Voters' choice merits respect
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2026
» Thailand's general election concluded yesterday amidst a nationwide atmosphere of anticipation, civic engagement and hope for the country's direction. By last night and into today, the outcome of the count has, in all likelihood, become broadly apparent to the public, setting the stage for the next crucial phase of our democracy.
Pheu Thai must move on
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2025
» Weeks have passed since the People's Party (PP) threw its support behind Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul's premiership bid.
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.