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Infiltration by a bad lot
News, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2025
» Images of armed clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border have drawn global attention, especially after the Thai military expanded its operations to casinos. While these sites were described as military positions used to stage attacks against Thailand, the symbolism of the strikes extends far beyond the battlefield.
No landmine compromises
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2025
» On the face of it, the Thai-Cambodian border situation has been quiet, though far from stable, as both countries prepare for a war of words at a United Nations forum in Geneva.
When past pics resurface
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2025
» A series of photos taken years ago has gone viral online, showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, aka Ben Smith, with high-ranking officials and politicians, including Anutin Charnvirakul, now prime minister.
Stepping back from chaos
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2025
» Ta Muen Thom temple, situated in an overlapping area of Thailand and Cambodia, has emerged as another conflict hotspot between the neighbouring countries, fuelled by angry scrapping at the border by locals from both sides.
Temple angst misplaced
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2025
» Once again, Phu Man Fah temple is dominating headlines as Cambodia has vented its anger about a construction project at the monastery, smearing it as an "Angkor Wat replica".
Keep the JBC option alive
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2025
» As the Cambodia border spat intensifies, with both sides reinforcing their respective arms, the government of Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to overhaul its efforts in dealing with Phnom Penh to ensure it can control and protect the national interest.
Transport tops clean air tasks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2024
» This week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a walking-cycling promotion to tackle the city's notorious traffic congestion. Quite an ambition.
Dog attack dilemmas
News, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2024
» The latest fatal dog attack last week raises questions about whether Thailand has enough safeguards to deal with some foreign working dog breeds, such as pit bulls.
Safety must come first
News, Editorial, Published on 27/06/2023
» The fire drill tragedy that claimed a life and injured another 10 at Rajavinit Mathayom School in Dusit district on Friday is not just a one-off mishap.
Don't ignore our heritage
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2023
» The ongoing construction of the Purple Line rail extension that comes at the cost of some almost-century-old shophouses in the Rattanakosin old quarters has caused a stir.