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Trash tells Phuket's story
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2026
» On Friday, images of Patong Beach in Phuket, strewn with garbage, went viral.
Govt pulls through with Songkran fest
Editorial, Published on 21/04/2024
» Peak celebrations for the Songkran holiday this year may have passed, but there are already a few refreshing signs lingering in the aftermath of the festivities.
Loy Krathong challenges
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin government, together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and local administration agencies, are hoping the forthcoming Loy Krathong festival will help stimulate the economy ahead of the New Year.
Grim road toll stats not enough
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2022
» This year's Songkran holidays might have been a bit livelier with return of at least some fanfare and a trickle of foreign tourists, but one thing certainly has continued to put a damper on the festive mood -- the government's grim, if not misguided, obsession with counting road accidents and deaths throughout the holiday period.
Govt promises left unkept
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2021
» When the Prayut Chan-o-cha government first invoked the emergency decree last March to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, it strenuously promised the draconian law, as well as other health legislation, wouldn't be used against the pro-democracy movement.
Govt must build on splashing ban
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2021
» The government's move to ban water fights during the upcoming Songkran traditional New Year, also known as the water splashing festival is a solid step in the right direction to curb Covid-19 infections in the kingdom before its planned reopening at the end of the year. However, it must ensure that social distancing and other preventive measures are conducted consistently in the coming months.
Hosing down drought fears
News, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2019
» While various parts of the country are facing serious drought, Thailand's water management agency came out to appease the public, saying the situation is under control.
No urban place for Loy Krathong
News, Editorial, Published on 18/11/2018
» The month of November, including spectacular events such as the full moon Loy Krathong festival, marks the beginning of the peak tourism period for the country, especially in the northern region.
Time to take a stand against harassment
News, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2018
» A great time for revellers to enjoy water fights and splashing, Songkran has also become a hotbed for sex crimes. This year, authorities seem to acknowledge this problem. But they have come up with a poor solution. Instead of telling men not to grope women, they advise women not to put themselves up to becoming victims.