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Voters' choice merits respect
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2026
» Thailand's general election concluded yesterday amidst a nationwide atmosphere of anticipation, civic engagement and hope for the country's direction. By last night and into today, the outcome of the count has, in all likelihood, become broadly apparent to the public, setting the stage for the next crucial phase of our democracy.
Bracing for trade war
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2024
» With the return of US president-elect Donald Trump of the Republican Party to the White House, countries around the world including Thailand are waiting to see and deal with the impact of the potential trade war between the US and China, higher tariffs imposed on exporters to the US, and the return of American unilateralism.
End to Senate secrecy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2024
» A call by new Senator Nantana Nantavaropas for live broadcasts of the upper chamber's panel meetings is noteworthy and warrants support. It is a solid measure to ensure transparency, while giving the public access to monitor lawmakers' performance.
Make a gift of child welfare
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2023
» As the holiday season unfolds, with Christmas tomorrow, followed by New Year's Day next Monday, and Children's Day around the corner on Jan 13, let's consider a gift that will last a lifetime and improve the quality of life for children in Thailand.
Debt policy is a costly folly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin government has given the nod to a three-year debt moratorium for farmers that will cost about 30 billion baht, amid questions tied to the long-term benefits of the programme, which is a huge burden on state coffers.
Clean air, not 'hot air'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2023
» Early this week, the Administrative Court in Chiang Mai province issued a ruling that once again confirms the outgoing government has failed to tackle the problem of toxic air pollution, despite having previously prioritised the fight against PM2.5 dust particles and making this a national agenda.
Party bans no solution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2023
» Now the election is drawing near, concerns are arising over certain political tactics that may derail the government formation process, particularly if conservative factions cannot win a majority.
More clout to end Slapps
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2023
» On Wednesday, the Appeal Court upheld a decision to dismiss lawsuits against Biothai president Witoon Lianchamroon initiated by the Weed Science Society of Thailand back in 2019.
Chuan case could backfire
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/10/2022
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai was indicted on Tuesday by the public prosecutor, three days before the case is due to expire, under a suit brought by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who accuses him of defamation.
Solutions, not excuses
News, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2022
» Thai households have been hit hard by sharp price increases for goods, food and energy. Unsurprisingly, such compounded economic malaise has prompted people to ask the government to help them cope.