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Thaksin probe welcome
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2025
» Later is always better than never. The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is doing the right thing in deciding to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Don't let Phuket drown
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2024
» Heavy floods that lashed the southern province of Phuket last week, affecting more than 1,400 residents, attest to the need for a long-term disaster control plan in this world-class tourist destination.
Break the flood cycle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/10/2022
» As part of the southern region braces for expected seasonal floods, a vast area of the lower North, including Nakhon Sawan, Ang Thong, and Isan remains inundated. Media photos show several houses in flood-hit areas entirely submerged.
Pattaya needs sustainability
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2021
» Muang Pattaya municipality is rolling out its new tourism campaign -- "Pattaya Move On" -- in a bid to lure tourists back to the well-known resort town which has turned into something akin to a ghost town after almost two years of Covid-19.
Get serious on environment
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2020
» Unlike in previous years, it seems the 2020 World Environment Day is going to pass by without much fanfare. There are no significant events being organised by state or private agencies. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, which normally hosts the annual event every June 5, appears to be shying away and offering no celebrations or activities. Many people blame the coronavirus pandemic for the lacklustre showing.
Our lagging climate effort
News, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2019
» As the 25th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference drew to a close in Madrid on Sunday, optimism was replaced by a grim realisation that humanity is falling further behind in the race to save our planet.
Flood response needs overhaul
News, Editorial, Published on 13/10/2019
» Nearly two months after storm-induced floods hit Ubon Ratchathani and other northeastern provinces, the state has sluggishly offered help to those who have suffered from a disaster said to be the most serious in almost two decades.
Hard lessons from Podul
News, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2019
» The serious damage to vast areas of the North and Northeast from Tropical Storm Podul is a testament to the country's water management failure.
City Hall must mend its ways
News, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2019
» Falling into a manhole. Getting hurt by a construction crane. Suffering floods in the rainy season. These recent incidents are just part of a never-ending series of urban stories which reflect how Bangkok residents risk their safety and compromise their well-being on a daily basis, thanks to negligence and lax law enforcement by City Hall.
Complaints flood in as water rises
News, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2019
» In just over two hours of heavy downpours on Friday afternoon, Bangkok became inundated and traffic came to a standstill.