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Power with no sensitivity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2025
» The border may be contested, but the message sent by bulldozing a Hindu god was unmistakable -- and damaging.
Inhaler fuss 'a lesson'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2025
» A public debate has erupted following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that laboratory tests found microbial contamination in certain lots of the popular Hong Thai herbal inhaler, one of Thailand's best-known household products, famed among both locals and foreign visitors.
Double standards
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Senate's decision to punish Senator Nantana Nantavaropas for a "serious ethical violation" is doing more harm than good to the Upper House's image, as it exposes the double standards in Thailand's political landscape.
Alcohol plans baffle industry
Editorial, Published on 21/09/2025
» The revised alcohol control law, while keeping strict restrictions on alcohol sales intact, is creating confusion among citizens and business operators -- particularly those in the advertising sector.
Trade talks need care
News, Editorial, Published on 14/04/2025
» The United States' recent move to impose reciprocal tariffs under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Thailand, which has the 11th largest trade surplus with the US, is facing a 36% import tariff hike -- a development that warrants utmost concern by our policymakers.
Urgent issues at hand
News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2025
» As a wave of crises -- a devastating earthquake, a deadly building collapse and the looming shockwave of 36% import tariffs imposed by the United States -- hits Thailand, it is both startling and deeply disconcerting to see the ruling party channelling its energy into a fast-tracking its casino legislation.
OTOP rejig overdue
News, Editorial, Published on 18/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently addressed a gathering in Udon Thani, where he revealed plans for an overhaul of the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) project.
Luck of the draw
News, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) has launched a pilot version of the N3 three-digit lotto. This number game will legalise the underground lottery, generating massive revenue for the state coffers.
Stars must show integrity
News, Editorial, Published on 16/10/2024
» The controversy surrounding The iCon Group's alleged pyramid scheme has reignited the debate about the responsibility of celebrities in product endorsement and where the boundaries of ethical conduct should be drawn.
All in to fix charter
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2024
» Through its endorsement of three referendums that would amend Thailand's entire charter, a proposal that was forwarded by a study panel under Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, the government has now set in motion the charter drafting process. It is looking like it will proceed at a snail's pace.