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Election Commission under new pressure
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2026
» As accusations of vote-counting irregularities mount, the Election Commission (EC) is encountering a crisis of confidence amid fading levels of public trust.
It's time to choose peace
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2025
» More than two weeks after armed clashes were reignited on Dec 7, Thailand and Cambodia have tentatively agreed to return to square one by reviving a key bilateral mechanism -- the General Border Committee (GBC) -- with the aim of seeking a peaceful resolution, or at least a ceasefire.
Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
Parliament's costly legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2025
» Many years ago, national artist Theeraphol Niyom was one of the architects who helped design the current parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, which is situated on the Chao Phraya River, On one occasion, he told the media that the parliament's blueprint was drawn to inspire elected members and senators to do good things and fear bad deeds.
Get tough on footy betting
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2022
» As the World Cup 2022 kicked off in an air-conditioned Qatar stadium on Sunday, so did football betting across Thailand -- which, despite being illegal, has unfortunately become a part of the country's football culture.
Booster plans in disarray
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2022
» As the country is being hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections fuelled by the Omicron variant, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government must accelerate the booster rollout to better control the pandemic. Yet, this crucial mission is plagued with confusion.
Flagfall issue dogs train network
News, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2021
» In about a month's time, Bangkok commuters will have to add yet another travel card to their wallet if they want to access the depth and breadth of the city's public transport network, as commercial services on the State Railway of Thailand's Red Line are scheduled to open on Nov 1. With the launch of the Dark and Light Red services, residents living in the city's northern and eastern suburbs finally have their own modern commuter lines which promise to cut their time on the road.
PM stands at jab crossroads
News, Editorial, Published on 15/06/2021
» Eighteen months on from its inauspicious Thai debut, Covid-19 has ultimately proven to be a formidable adversary.
Border control is imperative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2021
» While the county battles its menacing third wave of Covid-19, experts have recently come out to warn that if there is a fourth, it is likely to be the result of illegal border crossings.
Cop scandals mount
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/02/2021
» Whenever police scandals hit the headlines, the people have expected the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to act decisively in clearing those messes. Yet they seldom do.