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Thailand at forefront of push for LGBTI inclusion
News, Published on 16/11/2018
» Thailand could become the first government in Southeast Asia to officially recognise same-sex and transgender couples, with the final draft of a civil partnership bill expected to be concluded by the end of this year.
Tiny steps for LGBTI rights
News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2018
» Just about three months ago, the Justice Ministry's official in charge of the matter promised a new bill to improve the battered rights of same-sex couples. Since then, the government and the Rights and Liberties Protection Department in particular has been tight-lipped. A bill that demands public input and debate has received neither.
Beware the cyber warriors
News, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2018
» Recently, our authorities have admitted that Thailand needs to improve cyber security standards against hackers. Yet the government over the past four years has mainly hunted down other groups of "violators" -- political dissidents and lese majeste offenders.
PM should show courage in cabinet reshuffle
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/12/2016
» Speculation about who will be in and who will be out of the next cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun again and its intensity will only increase in coming weeks.
Reshuffle stacks deck in Prayut's favour
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2015
» By introducing changes to his cabinet last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has managed to consolidate his political power even more.
Who wants to be Prajin or Somyot?
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/07/2015
» Another hot potato has been dropped into the laps of Transport Minister Prajin Juntong and national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang. And the delivery man is Kamronwit Thoopkrachang.
Public toilet hygiene down the pan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/06/2015
» Public restrooms were put on the agenda when the three ministers of Public Health, Transport and Tourism and Sports joined forces to launch the "Happy Tourist Toilet" campaign last Wednesday at Hua Lamphong railway station.
Section 44 is no panacea
News, Published on 18/04/2015
» It would have been convenient for Transport Minister Prajin Juntong to use the powerful Section 44 to expedite billions of baht of infrastructure projects facing delays due to bureaucratic red tape.
Help for the disabled is up in the air
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2015
» Apanee Mitthong was dismayed at the service of Thai Smile, the sister company of Thai Airways, when she was not allowed to board a flight from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Hat Yai, in November.
Don't turn technophobe
News, Published on 03/02/2015
» After failing to deal with the real dangers of hot-air lanterns, the government has swung the pendulum with a huge over-reaction to aerial drones. According to the Transport Ministry, the country can expect harsh new laws, including prison sentences. In effect, drones will be banned for most uses by most people. It is a serious error that illustrates the current government's refusal to seek the opinions of both experts and the public before it acts suddenly.