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Serious on cybercrime
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made the correct, but long overdue, move in forming the National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology-Related Crimes.
Land of opportunity
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2025
» The outcry about a top student of Cambodian nationality being arrested at his school in a northeastern border province last week reminds us that the government's "Education for All" policy is not truly enforced or understood by law enforcers.
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.
Migrant kids left behind
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2025
» On Monday, Kallaya Tahsom, former director of Thairath Wittaya 6 School in Ang Thong province, listened to police criminal charges against her. Her alleged crimes? The former school director, also a Ministry of Education official, was accused of assisting illegal migration and neglecting her duty. In 2023, the school was founded, providing education to 126 Myanmar students who had fled their homeland's civil war, illegally entering Thailand.
A New Year of high stakes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2025
» The year 2024 was favourable to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government and the Pheu Thai Party. Last month, the charter court rejected some petitions from political opponents accusing her and Pheu Thai of violating election laws and malfeasance.
New broom for industry
News, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2024
» First-time minister Akanat Prompan is already making his mark at the industry ministry.
Labour scams carry cost
News, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2024
» For far too long, Thailand has grappled with the insidious issue of human trafficking. This heinous crime has tarnished the country's reputation -- not to mention diminishing the country's competitiveness on the global stage.
VAT hikes just a Band-Aid
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2024
» A recent government initiative to curb the influx of low-priced goods from China may provide temporary respite for domestic producers. Nevertheless, removing the waiver on value-added tax for such goods will not solve the problem at its core nor in a sustainable manner.
Make safety a priority
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2023
» The past weekend saw the festive spirit return to Bangkok, although the collective mood might have been merrier had there not been reports of two accidents at city train construction sites.
Which way for the Social Security Fund?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2023
» Tomorrow, almost a million Social Security Fund (SSF) members will elect board members to help oversee the largest fund in the country, which amounts to 2.3 trillion baht. The election is a first for the 33-year-old fund. Previously, 14 of 20 board members were recruited, while the other six represent the government and SSF.