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Court lifts veil on army's IO ops
Editorial, Published on 09/11/2025
» The army insisted in court that the information operations (IO) orders against dissenters were fake. The court decided they were real. However, the army has faced no legal consequences.
Road safety can't wait
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2024
» Every third Sunday of November is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims -- a time for relatives of victims around the world to honour the lives lost or those disabled by traffic crashes. Running for 21 consecutive years, the global event has become a way for civic groups to launch campaigns or pressure the government to do more to reduce accidents.
Justice for Tak Bai victims
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2024
» Two months ago, the families of the victims killed in the Tak Bai incident in Narathiwat two decades ago finally saw justice reaching out to them after the provincial court accepted their lawsuit against eight senior officials who were allegedly involved.
Royal Irrigation Department must change ways
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) keeps trying to start new megaprojects despite the fact these schemes are often opposed by local residents.
Strong words from court
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Charter Court ruling on Wednesday that orders the Move Forward Party to drop its attempts to amend Section 112 might not have dissolved the progressive party, though that remains a threat in the aftermath of the court's decision. It must be noted, however, that the wording of the ruling is startling -- perhaps the most severe and serious that this party or any Thai party has ever faced.
Green efforts need backing
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2023
» It is good news that the Soil and Fertilizer Society of Thailand won the King Bhumibol Soil Day Award 2023, which is an official United Nations award.
Black marks for recycling
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2023
» Environmental justice finally prevailed for a community in Ratchaburi province that has suffered from the environmental impacts of garbage recycling for almost two decades.
Step towards cleaner air
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Administrative Court on Wednesday ordered the Ministry of Industry to release data on PM2.5 air pollutants from the nation’s factories by the end of October. The verdict is good news for civic and environmental groups concerned about PM2.5 who have campaigned for the government to publicly release data on factory pollution from the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR).
Clear up city condo mess
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court ruling on Ashton Asoke, an upscale high-rise condominium, has sent shockwaves among Bangkok project developers.
Media rights in focus
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2023
» Today marks World Press Freedom Day. The theme this year, according to Unesco, is: "Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights".