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Plentiful policy on offer
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards a consequential general election on Feb 8. In the weeks leading up to polling day, voters have been bombarded with policy proposals from across the political spectrum. Many are attractively packaged and, if fully realised, would seemingly transform the country overnight.
SEA Games pose new test for govt
Editorial, Published on 07/12/2025
» All eyes are turning to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, which officially kick off this Tuesday. Regrettably, the focus is not on the love of the game or our national athletes.
Betting on the wrong horse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2025
» In times of economic challenge and amid simmering border tensions with Cambodia, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who doubles as interior minister, has quietly overturned a 67-year-old ban on poker, reclassifying it from gambling to a recognised sport. The sudden move, which happened without public consultation, has sparked criticism and fuelled suspicion about the government's true priorities.
Crunch time for Phumtham
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2025
» New interior minister, and current acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, is a man who can make tough decisions. His recent record includes the decision to return Uyghurs to China early this year, as demanded by Beijing. Last month, he approved a long-delayed, controversial submarine procurement from China -- a call that even junta leader-cum-prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha shied away from.
Wrap up iCon scandal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/10/2024
» The astonishing speed with which the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) police arrested 18 key players at iCon Group, an online direct marketing company, including its CEO, and locked them up in remand prisons pending further investigation is commendable.
Risk vs reward
News, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2023
» In the stock market, emotions often take over, and recent events that have affected the Thai bourse exemplify this.
Wake-up call for NBTC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court's verdict on Monday is the latest bombshell to hit the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The higher court overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit filed by a consumer group against the telecom watchdog regarding the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Slow progress for P-Move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2023
» Almost two weeks after laying siege to Bangkok, the People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has decided to end its protest as the Srettha Thavisin government has promised to consider its list of 10 demands.
Support virtual banks
News, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2023
» Last week, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) decided it will grant only three virtual bank licences in the initial phase of introducing advancements in financial services. While this decision has disappointed other operators, many take this as a debut for virtual banking services in the country.
Ensure fair wealth distribution
Editorial, Published on 16/07/2023
» Up until the pandemic, the economy was a reliable workhorse that delivered growth.