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Clean Air Bill unites rivals
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2026
» It is encouraging news that opposition parties -- political rivals who rarely see eye to eye -- have launched a campaign this week to push for clean air legislation. This move comes after the former Clean Air Bill was killed off in its final reading last week by lawmakers led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), which controls the Lower House.
Flyover bridge sparks backlash
Editorial, Published on 29/03/2026
» A controversial flyover bridge in Ta Phraya district of Sa Kaeo attests to the fact state authorities have taken little, if any, account of the law requiring public participation in development projects before permits are granted.
Floods a wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/11/2025
» Fears of an epic flood similar to the catastrophic inundation of 2011 have returned to haunt the public once again.
Ease border tensions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2025
» In response to Cambodia's failure to submit a plan for repatriating its citizens living in three disputed areas, including Nong Chan, in Sa Kaeo province, the Thai army has indicated it will boycott the forthcoming Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting with Cambodia, scheduled to take place in Poi Pet on Friday and Saturday.
Land bridge a disaster in waiting
Editorial, Published on 22/06/2025
» The Southern Economic Corridor is cataclysm in the making -- set to scar the Andaman Coast and Gulf of Thailand in one sweep. It will disrupt ecosystems, cripple tourism, and erase local livelihoods in exchange for enriching investors. It must be stopped.
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.
Conserve Bang Kachao's charm
Editorial, Published on 30/06/2024
» During a visit to Bang Kachao earlier this month, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin mulled an idea of promoting this part of Samut Prakan province famous for its green space as a high-end tourist attraction.
Check dams need review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2024
» While the government continues to promote check dams as a way to improve the nation's water management mechanism, little attention has been paid to the adverse impact such structures may have on the surrounding environment.
Port saga never ends
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2024
» Governments have tried to move Bangkok Port in Klong Toey to Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province many times.
More woes at Mo Chit 2
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit may not have enjoyed the best of New Year celebrations. On Jan 1, as the world welcomed the Year of the Dragon, Mr Suriya, along with executives at the ministry, inspected Mo Chit 2 or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak).