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Thai baht under watch
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2026
» As Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday, the campaign trail has been crowded with promises of wage hikes, subsidies and generous domestic giveaways. Yet last week, a far more sobering message arrived from Washington. The US Treasury has placed Thailand back on its currency monitoring list, a move that carries implications well beyond a routine financial assessment.
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.
Debt buyback carries risks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2025
» The country's household debt is a critical issue that must be addressed, and the idea of a debt buyback is undeniably appealing. However, authorities must approach the proposal with extreme caution. The debt relief measure gained attention after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra raised the idea at a mayoral election rally in Phitsanulok last week.
Uyghurs questioned
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/03/2025
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government has dismissed the local and global outcry over the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China, insisting -- albeit unconvincingly -- it's a "happy ending" for all. Really?
Tsunami plea unheard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2024
» Today, Andaman coastal communities in Phuket, Phangnga, Krabi, Trang, Satun and Ranong provinces commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that claimed more than 5,000 lives and injured 8,000 others. Tears will be shed. Survivors, family and friends of the victims will retell their sad memories.
Communication is key
News, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's public address today, outlining her government's achievements over the past three months, appears to be a move to shore up a faltering communication strategy after a series of recent missteps.
Reform, or repeat monk scandals
Editorial, Published on 27/10/2024
» A senior monk promoting what is alleged to be a pyramid scheme disguised as an online direct sales company reveals just how far the clergy has strayed from Buddha's teachings.
iCon saga smells bad
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2024
» The alleged public fraud scam that involves The iCon Group Co is growing uglier by the day.
Violence no way to discipline kids
Editorial, Published on 13/10/2024
» The recent rejection of the draft law against child spanking by the House of Representatives for further review should alarm us all.
Tackle plastic waste now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2024
» The death of a pregnant whale from consuming plastic waste has brought tears to many animal lovers' eyes and sparked anger over the government's failure to manage plastic pollution.