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Tackle smog in North
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2026
» On Monday, Chiang Mai was ranked the world's most polluted major city, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) compiled by a Swiss air-monitoring firm.
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.
Unsafe label a wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2024
» The latest report on Bangkok being named the 30th most dangerous city in the world for tourists should be a wake-up call for policymakers to put more effort and resources into improving the safety and conditions in the capital -- instead of just running promotional campaigns and events.
Keep beaches public
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/03/2024
» The public's reaction to a foreigner accused of kicking a female doctor who sat stargazing in front of his swanky Phuket villa is a reflection of the deep frustration over the unchecked tourism and land development on the tourist island.
Fair funding for research
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/08/2023
» Reports regarding the abuse of research funds, particularly over unfair distribution that has compromised the quality of education work, must be addressed.
Ensure fair wealth distribution
Editorial, Published on 16/07/2023
» Up until the pandemic, the economy was a reliable workhorse that delivered growth.
Young workers need help
News, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2023
» A disturbing new study on employment of young talent last week revealed how 15%, or 1.5 million Thai youth aged between 15-24, are classified as being NEETs -- an acronym for those "not in employment, education, or training."
Still more work to do at THAI
News, Editorial, Published on 26/02/2023
» Thai Airways is in the spotlight once again, but for the wrong reasons. In what has now become a viral TikTok video, a user showed how cabin crew failed to collect meal trays from a seat as a flight from Singapore to Bangkok was about to land.
Tourism prone to dodgy dealings
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/01/2023
» Earlier this month, a flight from China touched down in Bangkok with 269 passengers onboard. A few years ago, this would hardly be worth reporting, but this flight was celebrated with smiles and flowers to mark the arrival of Chinese tourists in Thailand after three long years.
Building on Apec pluses
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2022
» The Apec summit gave Thailand and other Apec members an opportunity to strengthen their partnerships, with a number of cooperation deals clinched.