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Real barriers to temple reform
Editorial, Published on 01/02/2026
» After a year of temple scandals, Thailand's top monks have promised a great clean-up. The orders sound bold. The question is whether a feudal system built on censorship, obedience and patronage can truly reform itself.
Power with no sensitivity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2025
» The border may be contested, but the message sent by bulldozing a Hindu god was unmistakable -- and damaging.
Hospice funds scandal takes toll
Editorial, Published on 17/08/2025
» In the 1990s, when Aids meant abandonment and death, Wat Phrabat Nam Phu in Lop Buri opened its gates to the sick and dying. Abbot Phra Alongkot Tikkapanyo gave them food, shelter, and care. It was a noble mission in fearful times.
Revamping child policy
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2024
» For National Children's Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised no more dinosaur displays at the Government House like the ones the previous administration used to hold.
Keeping the faiths
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2023
» A large black gargoyle-like statue situated near a hotel by Huai Khwang-Ratchadaphisek Intersection is courting more controversy with some Buddhist groups requesting the that the effigy, known as Khru Kai Kaeo be relocated.
Culture needs govt support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2021
» Years of attempts to get two stolen ancient lintels back from the US have finally paid off. The two lintels were scheduled to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport late last night.
Govt must build on splashing ban
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2021
» The government's move to ban water fights during the upcoming Songkran traditional New Year, also known as the water splashing festival is a solid step in the right direction to curb Covid-19 infections in the kingdom before its planned reopening at the end of the year. However, it must ensure that social distancing and other preventive measures are conducted consistently in the coming months.
ACT speaks righteously
News, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2018
» Hats off to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) for its combination request-rebuke over the country's two biggest cases of graft. This group quite properly took the National Anti-Corruption Commission to task. The NACC has fulfilled neither its duty to the constitution nor its obligation to the public. It has convinced everyone it is dragging its collective feet on the cases, on purpose. ACT is quite properly calling the NACC to act more responsibly.