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Unchartered territory
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2026
» It's clear that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has deliberately omitted any mention of rewriting the charter from his policy statement. Such a decision, while not a surprise, is totally unacceptable.
Isoc role under scrutiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2026
» The shooting of Kamolsak Leewama, a list-MP from the Prachachart Party in Narathiwat on March 20, is not just an ordinary criminal case nor political revenge, as the media has widely speculated. Police investigations have revealed shocking evidence linking the gunmen to a national security office operating in the deep South.
Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2026
» New Myanmar president Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing will be sworn in on Friday.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
Strait attack unacceptable
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/03/2026
» The adverse impact of the war between Iran, the United States and Israel has spilt over to other nations beyond the Middle East, as Tehran ramps up its attacks on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Airports of Thailand must justify charge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2026
» The decision by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to raise the international Passenger Service Charge (PSC) from 730 baht to 1,120 baht marks the steepest increase in nearly two decades.
A new look at history education
Editorial, Published on 22/02/2026
» As the Election Commission has yet to endorse the outcome of the national election, the caretaking and presumptive Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is actively presenting his vision and policies. His latest proposal involves revamping the teaching of national history.
Academic out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2026
» A Facebook post by a well-known academic who ostracised a maverick politician believed to be Ratchanok Srinok, a firebrand former MP of the progressive People's Party, is causing an uproar.
Justice system tested
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2025
» The latest accusation involving Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is causing considerable harm to the image of justice and the law enforcement system in Thailand.
Dissolution amid danger
News, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2025
» A House dissolution is not unusual in Thai politics. Before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the House's dissolution yesterday, previous governments had dissolved the Lower House 15 times over the past eight decades, prompting snap elections.