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Time to curb spending
News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand is facing an avalanche of environmental, economic and political crises, without light at the end of the tunnel. Without stronger leadership and more effective governance, the situation is likely to worsen, driven by years of state inefficiency and neglect.
PPRP stars not aligned
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2022
» The crushing defeat in the Jan 30 by-election has shocked the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Sinking of bill bodes ill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2021
» Following the fierce showdown between the opposition bloc and the governing coalition, which had the backing of the pro-military Senate, parliament on Wednesday night sank the charter amendment bill -- a move that bodes ill for the country's return to democracy.
Follow NLD charter lead
News, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2019
» Similar to the Thai constitution, Myanmar's supreme law entrenches the military in legislative and administrative power. It stands as a key obstacle to the country's full democratic transition.
Totalitarian push a threat to region
News, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2018
» Following the result of the recent Senate election last Sunday, Cambodia is an inch closer to becoming the absolute authoritarian state. When it holds a general election in July, that status will almost certainly be achieved since the ruling Cambodia People's Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Hun Sen has already done everything it can to bury its rival party in a political killing field.
No more paradises lost
News, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2018
» With a plan to promote "secondary" tourist provinces, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has injected a huge portion of its budget to help them upgrade and keep domestic and international visitors satisfied this year.