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Land Bridge built on shaky science
Editorial, Published on 23/11/2025
» The planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South pose no environmental threats because the seas there are already barren -- or so the government's study claims. Science, however, shows the opposite.
Ease border tensions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2025
» In response to Cambodia's failure to submit a plan for repatriating its citizens living in three disputed areas, including Nong Chan, in Sa Kaeo province, the Thai army has indicated it will boycott the forthcoming Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting with Cambodia, scheduled to take place in Poi Pet on Friday and Saturday.
Border row spirals again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2025
» The tense situation in the border province of Sa Kaeo, with Cambodian villagers staging a rowdy protest at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo village, has resulted in injuries on both sides and requires attention from decision-makers in the Thai government.
Land Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2025
» The embattled Land Bridge, a massive logistics project to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, resurfaced in public attention last month.
Taking on parks graft
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2025
» For a decade, Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, especially the world-famous Maya Bay, has stood as a jewel of natural heritage tarnished by corruption. Despite repeated public outcries and half-hearted reform efforts, fee leakages and graft run wild.
Zero burning, maximum harm
Editorial, Published on 13/04/2025
» The toxic PM2.5 haze is back -- and so is the government's misguided response. As haze blankets the country once again, the government is using the same old solution.
Stop foreign land grabs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2025
» The latest report on Chinese investors buying protected forest land to expand their durian plantations is worrying. This is more than just an illegal land grab, however. Soon, the whole durian supply chain will feel the impact. As such, these blatant land grabs must be stopped with a sense of urgency.
Policies lag as fields burn
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2025
» With sugarcane plantations being a source of air pollution, viral images of farmers taking selfies while a field of sugarcane burns behind them have stirred public anger.
Give us clean air, not hot air
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2025
» The PM2.5 situation in the nation has become serious enough to warrant PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra holding a press conference earlier this week to clarify the government's action plans for goals on the issue.
Elephant plans need public input
Editorial, Published on 29/12/2024
» The killing of a tourist by a wild elephant in Phu Kradueng National Park this month has underscored the urgent need for stricter safety measures at tourist attractions near elephant habitats.