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Control, don't subdue protests
News, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2021
» Frontline workers despaired as they were unable to get to where they were needed the most. Teenagers, caught in the crossfire between security forces and protesters, became victims of indiscriminate shooting -- one of whom remained in a coma as of yesterday. Terrified residents, hoping to escape the worst of the clashes by sheltering in their apartment blocks, ended up as victims after tear gas -- hurled to disperse rioters, authorities say -- landed on their porch instead.
Daring to like a harmless soap, despite critics
News, Published on 16/08/2021
» Nothing can drive up the ratings of a TV soap opera like threats from the government to launch legal action against the show's producer. This truism was well proven by the case of Hai Rak Pi Pak Sa (Dare to Love), a TV soap airing on TV 3 Channel.
Finding harmony online
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/08/2021
» While 29 provinces have been designated as a dark red zone and the government has prolonged lockdowns for another two weeks, people have utilised social media platforms to relieve anxiety and stay connected with the outside world.
Jab memo sows mistrust
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2021
» Following a public uproar, the Public Health Ministry yesterday decided to provide booster vaccines for frontline health personnel as soon as possible.
Govt jab rollout falls short of public's hopes
Oped, Published on 10/06/2021
» A few minutes after the prime minister entered Bang Sue Grand Station, dozens of officials formed lines and followed suit. Each wearing a face-mask and respecting social distancing, they were ready for the opening of the national vaccine rollout day on Monday.
No more rash decisions
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/06/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) made the right move in putting the brakes on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's haphazard decision to let five types of businesses in the capital, including massage and tattoo parlours, open yesterday.
Xinjiang genocide allegations are unjustified
Asia focus, Published on 10/05/2021
» The US government has needlessly escalated its rhetoric against China by claiming that a genocide is being mounted against the Uighur people in the Xinjiang region.
Cultural And Religious Authorities Have Bigger Tilapia To Fry
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/05/2021
» A Thai dessert shop in Samut Songkhram got creative by introducing alua in various shapes of Buddha amulets, whose pictures of which went viral last week. Various cultural and religious authorities -- shock horror -- cried foul over this idea.
PM must temper anger
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2021
» When a person is highly agitated or angry, they might quickly lose their temper and probably resort to an inappropriate action.
Sport and sexism in Japan
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/02/2021
» Congratulations to Seiko Hashimoto, Japan's former Olympics minister, who has taken the helm of the troubled Tokyo Games, after her predecessor quit amid an uproar over his sexist remarks.