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Eras Tour a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2024
» In the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore, the Thai government -- instead of trying to emulate our nice neighbour's shrewd stratagem in paying artists not to play in neighbouring nations -- should focus on the fundamental problem that Thailand, despite being a preferred tourist destination, is not a priority choice for acclaimed concerts.
DNP needs major audit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Conservation's (DNP) move to cancel the e-ticket system last week in order to reinstate it yesterday casts a much needed spotlight on the way the state conservation agency handles revenue it collects from entry fees at national parks across the country.
Bribery on the roads?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2023
» At a glance, the collapse of a section of road near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 on Wednesday that nearly swallowed up a loaded lorry could be just another accident beyond anyone's control. But at a closer look, the mishap, which is the second of its type in less than a week, could have something to do with long-standing bribery issues in the transport sector.
Ruling a win for motorists
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Central Administrative Court last week dropped a bombshell that appears to have shaken the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
A fine state of affairs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2023
» After several years of talks on enforcing traffic-ticket fine payments, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the Department of Land Transport (DLT) finally signed a memorandum of understanding on Feb 8 to share electronic data on traffic violations and the issuance of traffic tickets by the police.
Act fast on lottery sets
News, Editorial, Published on 23/01/2023
» The government is making an all-out effort to combat the overpricing of lottery tickets, which is a long-standing problem in the country. Nevertheless, the mission is still far from being accomplished.
Rail station in limbo
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2022
» As Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly Bang Sue Central Station, gears towards full operation this week, questions have emerged about the future of the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong train station.
Lottery needs a proper fix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2022
» It appeared as a happy ending for struggling lottery vendors who decided to end a rally after their demands for government assistance in securing a quota of cheaper tickets were met. However, only time will tell whether the vendors' plight will really be resolved.
Road safety a state of mind
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2022
» A new week and another campaign launched to try and drive down road accidents and deaths.
Give disabled full attention
News, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2022
» A controversial online ad featuring a transgender influencer and a colleague who acted as a wheelchair-bound person has triggered a spate of political correctness in society.