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OPINION

Car scheme doubts

Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2026

» The government's planned "old car for new" scheme, a campaign to provide a subsidy and soft loans to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, marks a policy push to advance the transition towards net zero. In principle, the direction sounds good.

OPINION

OECD bid looks far off

Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2026

» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared in parliament last week that Thailand must become a member of the OECD, his statement reflected both ambition and urgency.

OPINION

Our shared heritage

News, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2026

» Songkran, the traditional new year, has become a time when Thai and Cambodian netizens wage a war on screens, as both have defiantly claimed ownership over the centuries-old tradition.

OPINION

Co-pay scheme misses mark

Editorial, Published on 05/04/2026

» A newly elected government following through on its campaign promises is usually a cause for praise. However, the Anutin Charnvirakul administration's vow to resurrect its flagship "Khon La Khrueng Plus" or Half-and-Half co-payment scheme is instead being met with trepidation.

OPINION

Cancer Bill raises hopes

News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.

OPINION

Tackle smog in North

Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2026

» On Monday, Chiang Mai was ranked the world's most polluted major city, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) compiled by a Swiss air-monitoring firm.

OPINION

Oil post draws fire

Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2026

» After a month of ham-fisted oil crisis management, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appears to be moving in the right direction.

OPINION

Flyover bridge sparks backlash

Editorial, Published on 29/03/2026

» A controversial flyover bridge in Ta Phraya district of Sa Kaeo attests to the fact state authorities have taken little, if any, account of the law requiring public participation in development projects before permits are granted.

OPINION

Free food sparks outcry

Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2026

» Criticism over free meals provided to our lawmakers has been reported in the media for years. Often, during parliamentary sessions, outlets -- including this newspaper -- highlight massive food waste afterwards.

OPINION

Anutin's first big test

Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/03/2026

» The latest escalation in the Middle East targeting energy infrastructure is not merely another flurry of geopolitical tension, but a systemic shock to the global order with the potential to reverberate far beyond oil markets.