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Rohingya crisis deserves notice
News, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2020
» Day by day, the effects of coronavirus on society's most marginalised are laid bare. From dollar-a-day Afghan day labourers forced to pick between face masks and food to Thais driven to suicide after failing to secure baby milk, the price of contagion is pushing many of those on society's margins off the edge.
'Safe exit' lies in our hands
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/05/2020
» A safe exit from the lockdown and eventual return to "normalcy" is not just up to the authorities to decide, but all of us.
Muzzle on free speech persists
News, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2020
» The erosion of free expression continues in Thailand. In Reporters Without Borders (RSF)'s annual 2020 World Press Freedom Index, Thailand dropped four spots, ranking 140th out of 180 countries on the open media barometer, placing it one spot below Myanmar.
A sombre Khmer new year break
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2020
» Across Southeast Asia, Covid-19 has dampened spirits for what is usually a joyous jubilee, with government's putting the kibosh on large-scale festivities that usually usher in the traditional new year.
Don't let virus guard down
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2020
» As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to decline, authorities will be hard-pressed to start easing up on the lockdown.
Govt duty to curb virus hate crime
News, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2020
» A hugely popular Phuket-based Facebook Page, Spotlight Thailand, caused a stir last week with a shameful poster attacking foreigners and tourists in Thailand for failing to comply with anti-virus measures like social distancing and mask wearing in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
Coronavirus balancing act
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2020
» With the unprecedented, devastating impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the economy and public health, the government should come up with integrated strategies that can keep the economy rolling while preventing healthcare facilities from reaching breaking point. Sadly, such efforts have solely been driven by the private sector.
No excuse for gel shortage
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2020
» Apart from face masks, another item which may prove to be crucial in our fight against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
Invest in tests to beat virus
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2020
» A week after the Emergency Decree was invoked, Thailand imposed a curfew last night. These harsh measures alone will not help break the transmission chain of Covid-19 as the government has not moved to ramp up testing, prevention, treatment, or further quarantine measures.
Protect the protectors
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2020
» Moral support, financial donations and gifts whether in the form of face masks, food or other necessities have been pouring in for doctors, nurses and other health personnel combating the coronavirus outbreak. But the goodwill gestures are not enough.