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Land Bridge built on shaky science
Editorial, Published on 23/11/2025
» The planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South pose no environmental threats because the seas there are already barren -- or so the government's study claims. Science, however, shows the opposite.
Better late than never
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2024
» It is better late than never, they say. As such, the Medical Council's belated decision to launch an in-depth investigation into the professional ethics of doctors who treated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Department of Corrections' hospital and Police General Hospital deserves some praise.
Bigger fish to fry and try
News, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2024
» A group of fishermen from Samut Songkhram continued their pursuit of justice this week against government agencies and a private company, which they have accused of being responsible for releasing an invasive species of fish into public water resources years ago.
Time to act on bullying
News, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2023
» Some people in Thailand think bullying in schools is a normal part of a child's development process, often downplaying it as children "having fun". But the fact is that bullying is not acceptable behaviour and stamping it out requires a proactive approach from both schools and parents.
Pall hangs over China's Games
News, Editorial, Published on 30/01/2022
» The Beijing Winter Olympics begin on Feb 4 -- and not without controversy given they are taking place as Beijing wrestles with human rights issues.
The shame of Thai tourism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2021
» The large numbers of deaths caused by the pandemic have already brought down the collective spirit of Thai society. Yet, the recent murder of a Swiss national in Phuket, a female tourist visiting the province under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, is morally appalling and a disgrace to the country.
Time for drug policy rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2021
» The deaths of nine people last week from the overdose of a deadly "new" drug -- a combination of heroin, ketamine, methamphetamine and sleep medication -- is a shock.
Take action on monkey use
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2020
» Denial alone won't help. To disprove the allegations of monkey abuse in Thailand's coconut business, the Commerce Ministry has no other option but to face up to the matter.
'Angel jab' for 'devil virus'?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2020
» The development of an effective vaccine to halt the ongoing devastating human and economic toll seen around the world from the novel coronavirus that emerged in China last year would hold out hope against this deadly "devil virus".
Weaponising the origin of Covid-19
News, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2020
» The push for an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus is picking up steam.