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PM's exit a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2025
» The Constitutional Court's verdict dismissing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday for an ethics violation is another nail in the coffin for the Shinawatra political dynasty, which has dominated the Thai political landscape for over two decades.
Clip scandal grows by day
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2025
» The political consequences have been swift for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra who now faces the most serious crisis of her tenure.
Stop the party snoops
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2025
» Ahead of the upcoming nationwide local elections on Feb 1, troubling signs of state power being wielded for political advantage are emerging. The government and the Interior Ministry, in charge of state mechanisms, cannot evade responsibility to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.
Ethics case plagues PM
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2024
» Even though PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban has suddenly resigned from the cabinet, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin -- who appointed him in a controversial reshuffle -- still finds his fate hanging in mid-air.
Not above the law
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2024
» Faith in the justice system continues to slide downhill over the report of two senior prosecutors allegedly being threatened by policemen charged with being complicit in running a controversial online gambling den.
Fraud holds back research
News, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2023
» A startling report indicates that over 100 academics associated with 33 universities across the nation may have engaged in fraudulent practices concerning their research undertakings. It not only sheds light on the unethical behaviour exhibited by some academics, but also exposes the shortcomings in the country's research and development (R&D) financial allocation system.
Review press council plan
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2023
» The bill on the promotion of media ethics and professional standards is set to be read by a joint session of parliament on Tuesday. Sponsored by the government's Public Relations Department (PRD), the legislation seeks to create a professional council for media practitioners, which would be funded by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) media development fund.
Ghost papers cast pall
News, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2023
» The alleged misconduct of two university lecturers for using "ghostwritten" research papers for boosting their academic profiles and getting financial reimbursement is casting doubt on the image of higher education institutions.
SLF: a shark in student waters
News, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2022
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) should stop its fierce pursuit of those who cannot repay their debts in time.
Govt gifts are of little worth
News, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2019
» Like previous governments before it, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has come up with a raft of "seasonal gifts" to make people happy during the festive period, starting this week.