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Visa change misses mark
News, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government's plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 is more than a routine policy adjustment. The U-turn exposes a deeper uncertainty at the heart of its tourism strategy.
Policy for final days
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Thai population's accelerating pace of ageing is a trend with profound impacts, particularly at the personal level on those individuals tasked with caring for loved ones during the final phase of their lives.
Bangkok bus reform plan a big letdown
Editorial, Published on 15/12/2024
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority's (BMTA) city bus service reform, which allows the private sector to manage city routes, has drawn widespread criticism.
Too early to call a PM2.5 victory
Editorial, Published on 28/01/2024
» After returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a quick stop in Chiang Mai this month. There, he hailed the province's improved air quality by stating: "compared to the situation this time last year, it has improved a lot".
Teacher's Day realities
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2024
» Teachers across the country are honoured on Tuesday on Teacher's Day with praise and blessings that should make them proud of their careers.
Facing up to inequality
News, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2023
» No government policy can truly achieve sustainable development if it fails to effectively address the underlying issue of inequality.
Ensure fair wealth distribution
Editorial, Published on 16/07/2023
» Up until the pandemic, the economy was a reliable workhorse that delivered growth.
Cash in on remote work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2022
» In late April, Airbnb announced a "Live and Work Anywhere" initiative that allows its employees to work remotely. Earlier this week, it went a step further by sharing 20 destinations it intends to promote with special pages on its website as hubs of remote work, with Thailand on the list. The company will partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to create a "Thailand Hub" page that shows long-term accommodation, entry requirements, and visa policies to users.
High-rise oversupply set to crash down
News, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2018
» Talk about a possible bubble in Thailand's property market has been something that has been making its rounds for the past few years, but thankfully none of the market talks have yet materialised.