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Today's date with national destiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2026
» Thailand has a double date with destiny today. As the polls open across all 77 provinces, it is imperative for citizens to exercise their right to vote in both the general election and the constitutional referendum.
Ease border tensions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2025
» In response to Cambodia's failure to submit a plan for repatriating its citizens living in three disputed areas, including Nong Chan, in Sa Kaeo province, the Thai army has indicated it will boycott the forthcoming Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting with Cambodia, scheduled to take place in Poi Pet on Friday and Saturday.
Border row spirals again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2025
» The tense situation in the border province of Sa Kaeo, with Cambodian villagers staging a rowdy protest at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo village, has resulted in injuries on both sides and requires attention from decision-makers in the Thai government.
The way to fight coups
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2024
» South Korea has charmed the world with "soft power" such as K-Pop. But the country and its citizens have just shown their democracy is even more inspiring.
Conserve Bang Kachao's charm
Editorial, Published on 30/06/2024
» During a visit to Bang Kachao earlier this month, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin mulled an idea of promoting this part of Samut Prakan province famous for its green space as a high-end tourist attraction.
Thailand digital wallet dilemma
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2024
» A warning from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on the pitfalls of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is not music to the ears of the Srettha government.
Peace is not overrated
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2021
» Today marks the International Day of Tolerance. In 1996, the United Nations chose this date to honour Mahatma Gandhi, a role model of peace, tolerance and non-violent protest. It's a day meant to remind us to embrace the beauty of tolerance and use this virtue as a means to resolve conflict.
Control, don't subdue protests
News, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2021
» Frontline workers despaired as they were unable to get to where they were needed the most. Teenagers, caught in the crossfire between security forces and protesters, became victims of indiscriminate shooting -- one of whom remained in a coma as of yesterday. Terrified residents, hoping to escape the worst of the clashes by sheltering in their apartment blocks, ended up as victims after tear gas -- hurled to disperse rioters, authorities say -- landed on their porch instead.
It can't be a battlefield
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2021
» Signs of escalating violence between anti-Prayut Chan-o-cha government demonstrators, who resumed their rallies early this month, and riot control police are a matter of grave concern.
Empty talk stokes unrest
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2021
» The ongoing anti-government street protests which have, at times, turned violent are a testament to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ultimate failure in fostering national reconciliation, a promise he made when overthrowing a democratically elected government back in 2014.