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Help must be city-wide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, recently launched the "Sukhumvit model," an initiative to improve safety, public order and quality of life in the key central business district of the city, covering Watthana and Klong Toey districts.
Rethink condom access in schools
Editorial, Published on 13/07/2025
» An initiative to give away free condoms in schools has always been a flashpoint for controversy, igniting fervent debate across society.
More woes at Mo Chit 2
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit may not have enjoyed the best of New Year celebrations. On Jan 1, as the world welcomed the Year of the Dragon, Mr Suriya, along with executives at the ministry, inspected Mo Chit 2 or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak).
End jobs for 'Thais only'
News, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2023
» There are quite a few laws and regulations in Thailand that are outdated, if not irrelevant. Among them is the law governing what types of jobs are reserved for Thais only.
Time to end war on city's vendors
News, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reaffirmed its tough stance on sweeping vendors off city pavements by Dec 31, denying previous media reports it would allow vendors back but with certain restrictions. Such a harsh policy will see the capital in tumult.
Odds against new lotto plan
News, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2019
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is doing more harm than good in proposing a new type of lottery ticket -- the "12 Thai Zodiac" picture-based draw game.