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Election Commission under new pressure
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2026
» As accusations of vote-counting irregularities mount, the Election Commission (EC) is encountering a crisis of confidence amid fading levels of public trust.
Politics at the border
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/02/2026
» Amid a fierce election campaign, Bhumjaithai -- once a mid-sized party -- has ridden a wave of nationalism, becoming a force to be reckoned with in Sunday's poll.
Choice at life's end
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2026
» As political parties showcase a raft of mainly economic policies designed to boost Thailand's competitiveness ahead of the February general election, one relatively minor initiative stands out for its bold moral impetus.
Chasing a new charter
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's move to dissolve the House early, following a dispute over how much power the Senate should have in forming a new charter-drafting body, may give the impression that efforts to rewrite the constitution have collapsed. However there is still some -- dim -- light at the end of the tunnel.
NHSO reform a national priority
Editorial, Published on 16/11/2025
» On Wednesday, the National Health Security Office -- a public organisation that operates the 30-baht "gold card" or Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) -- will celebrate its 23rd anniversary.
Narumon fun-ban gets a 'D' grade
Editorial, Published on 02/11/2025
» For someone who consistently refers to herself as a "Professor Dr", Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat appears to have a steep learning curve in her new role.
Scams hurt govt's image
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet, which was initially warmly welcomed by the public, is now facing serious confidence issues after two ministers -- Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong and Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow -- were named in news reports about Cambodia's scam syndicates and money laundering in Southeast Asia.
Give peace a chance
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2025
» The favourable outcome of the recently held high-level Special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which saw both Thailand and Cambodia show a willingness to mend ties, is truly welcome news.
Voting fraud still an issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2025
» The latest report about MPs receiving cash offers to vote for bills proposed by the government shows how money politics continues to corrode Thailand's parliamentary system. An immediate and thorough investigation is needed to clear up any doubts about the integrity of our lawmakers and find out who the wrongdoers are, in the hope of preventing illegal lobbying in the future.
Ceasefire, but not online
News, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2025
» It is welcome news that peace negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday resulted in an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.