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Prem probe must be fair
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2022
» A teacher in Bangkok is under investigation for gross disciplinary violations over personal comments that she made about the late former prime minister and president of the Privy Council, Prem Tinsulanonda, which some observers have slammed as bullying.
City poll a harbinger?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/05/2022
» Chadchart Sittipunt's landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in Bangkok on May 22 has helped restore hope that the political divisions which have riven society for nearly two decades may be drawing to a close.
Nation needs PM, not Santa
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2021
» With the New Year nearly upon us, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has been quick to play Santa, with a sackful of presents unveiled to please the public over the festive period.
Pivotal vote for lawmakers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2021
» As MPs and senators vote on the so-called "People's Constitution" today, parliament has a chance to make a crucial decision that could alleviate a political crisis that is already threatening to become a catastrophe.
Panel must be trustworthy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2021
» Almost a year after its establishment, the national reconciliation committee has made little, if any, progress in nurturing unity in the country. This is not a surprise though.
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.
'Let's move' buzz no threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government is getting serious about a popular FB group that provides advice to people wishing to settle down in a foreign country to avoid Covid, get a vaccine jab, and for some, escape government incompetence.
Govt promises left unkept
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2021
» When the Prayut Chan-o-cha government first invoked the emergency decree last March to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, it strenuously promised the draconian law, as well as other health legislation, wouldn't be used against the pro-democracy movement.
Govt has very short memory
News, Editorial, Published on 23/03/2021
» The clash on Saturday night between police and a group of pro-democracy demonstrators which left more than a dozen injured again raises questions about the proportionate use of force by police officers.