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Diplomacy over silence
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2026
» Caretaker Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is garnering praise for his open diplomacy aimed at re-engaging with Myanmar. Last Wednesday, he formally met his counterpart Than Swe in Phuket. There, Mr Sihasak was quoted by international media as saying that Thailand will serve as a "bridge" to bring Myanmar back into Asean.
Parliament tug-of-war
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led coalition government and the opposition are bracing for a showdown in a general debate which starts today.
Time to foster peace
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2022
» There were a few takeaways from the Asean meetings held in Phnom Penh last week. Apart from political diversions and photo-ops between world leaders with Prime Minister Hun Sen, the most welcoming news was that Timor Leste is to be a new Asean member.
End misery in Myanmar
News, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2021
» Thailand's decision to abstain from voting to adopt the United Nations' General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the situation in Myanmar on Friday was not surprising.
Protect us from greed, Amen
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2020
» The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC)'s decision to regulate the leasing of land or buildings owned by temples to prevent the misuse of monastic property is commendable, at least in principle.
Too many booze bans
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2019
» In another desperate bid to curb the high alcohol consumption blamed for road traffic deaths, health authorities have come up with an idea to ban booze sales on Songkran Day on April 13 every year.
Revise the cyberbill now
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2018
» In what is seen as rare public opposition against a particular legislative effort, business communities, academics, social activists, lawyers and a senior judge have come together to rally against the controversial cybersecurity bill. Their main concern is that the bill would allow authorities to search private properties, seize computers and hard drives, and snoop for information on individuals and businesses without court orders.
Teachers must learn
News, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2018
» The increasing call to help heavily indebted teachers is a reflection of deep failure at so many levels. As the government rightly points out, teachers collectively have acted irresponsibly in accumulating debts totalling 418 billion baht from the special Government Savings Bank (GSB) fund. The teachers claim the government and its bank have encouraged borrowing. And critics are correct to note that the vast majority of the borrowings were mainly for personal enjoyment and buying consumer items.
New EC faces tough tasks
News, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2018
» A new Election Commission (EC) has been partly chosen and will unofficially take office in 10 days. It will temporarily have five members instead of seven, the same number as the outgoing poll agency. And it will work under the same, uncontrollable handicap as the now lame-duck EC. Not only is there no election to prepare for, the military-enforced ban on political activities means the EC cannot even supervise the primaries or campaigning.
Time is up for hijab ban
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2018
» The director of a school in Pattani province in the deep South has re-ignited an issue that many thought was settled 30 years ago. He has banned the wearing of the Muslim head scarf, the hijab, at the large and respected Anuban Pattani School. The order is clearly illegal and a violation of Ministry of Education regulations, as well as the constitutional rights of the students.