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Fraud sweep causes fallout
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2025
» In principle, any government deserves praise for efforts to tackle online fraud and mule accounts. However, the latest attempt by the Bank of Thailand (BoT), the cyber police under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the police, and commercial banks has drawn condemnation, rather than praise.
Thaksin case leaves stain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2024
» Finally, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has never stayed even a night in jail since returning from self-imposed exile in August, is to gain his freedom when he is discharged on parole, probably today.
Police graft case not over
News, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2022
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions last week cleared veteran politician Suthep Thaugsuban of corruption in relation to construction projects at police stations and police living quarters while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.
Justice needs an overhaul
News, Editorial, Published on 13/07/2021
» Scapegoat -- a term used to describe someone blamed or prosecuted for a crime or wrongdoing that others committed.
High cost of stupidity
News, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2020
» The Supreme Administrative Court's decision to dismiss a petition filed by the Transport Ministry and State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to resurrect the Hopewell Project case last week has confirmed the elevated road and rail project's place in the country's hall of shame.
Don't let rich snatch land
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/06/2020
» An initiative of Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow on land reform which will see the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) "repossess" Sor Por Kor land illegally occupied by resorts and hotels, and then rent the land back to them is so outrageous that it should be dropped immediately if the government is serious about tackling landlessness among poor farmers.
Boxing clever not an option
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2020
» The management of the army-owned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, which was the epicentre of many coronavirus infections in early March, were removed this week as recommended by an investigation panel.
Ombudsmen's new rules a folly
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2020
» The Office of Ombudsman's new travel regulations that allow ombudsmen's spouses to claim per diem and other benefits while travelling abroad have drawn heavy criticism, if not public anger. The backlash is well justified.
Criminalise state torture
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2019
» As long as Thailand does not criminalise enforced disappearances and torture committed by state officials, anyone could become a victim of state actors' extrajudicial acts without getting justice -- such as in the case of Karen human rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen.
Police reform can't be shelved
News, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2019
» A recent scandal involving a police officer allegedly taking bribes from a karaoke bar in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pra Thong Kham district is a reminder how the need for reform in the least popular service has not been met.