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Politics at the border
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/02/2026
» Amid a fierce election campaign, Bhumjaithai -- once a mid-sized party -- has ridden a wave of nationalism, becoming a force to be reckoned with in Sunday's poll.
Landmine sparks fear
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/11/2025
» The latest landmine explosion, which injured four soldiers and left one without a foot, not only undermines attempts at peace between Thailand and Cambodia but also sparks fears of an all-out war as Thailand faces pressure to retaliate and teach its neighbour a lesson.
Patronage at work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/09/2025
» The appointment of Pol Capt Atitaya Benjapak, better known as "Captain Cat" as deputy district chief officer in Si Sa Ket has sparked an uproar, not only because of her meteoric rise through the civil service but also because of what her case reveals about the chronic flaws in the bureaucratic system.
Diplomacy via education
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2025
» The recent border skirmishes between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia have aroused fervent nationalism and hateful sentiments in society. While collective angst is understandable, it is alarming to witness our parliamentarians display such zealous attitudes.
CEO solution won't work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin administration's decision to revive the idea of turning governors into chief executive officers (CEO) of their respective provinces has raised many eyebrows.
Tambon polls hold promise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2021
» After a long wait, voters are set to be able to exercise their political rights, this time at the tambon level, the smallest but a crucial unit for politics.
Get tough to cut road toll
News, Editorial, Published on 05/11/2019
» The shockingly high death toll from road accidents in Thailand -- which currently stands at 45 lives lost a day -- attests not only to the grim fact that the government has failed to tackle this chronic problem, but also to the urgent need to overhaul our accident prevention measures.
Truck trays not for riding
News, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2019
» The ghastly road accident early on Sunday morning, in which 13 students were killed when the pickup truck they were riding in overturned in Samut Prakan, shows how safety measures and road regulations have failed to keep the country's roads safe.
Fun police out in force
News, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2018
» Beyond the need to maintain social order, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government's new royal decree, which bans issuance of new business licences for a range of entertainment venues including pubs, bars, nightclubs and massage parlours in 22 small provinces, does not explain other reasons.
Time to bite bullet on rabies scourge
News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2018
» The rabies situation in this country requires utmost serious attention. Last week The Protection and Disease Control Office declared 13 provinces red zones for the fatal disease which killed three people this year.