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Betting on the wrong horse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2025
» In times of economic challenge and amid simmering border tensions with Cambodia, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who doubles as interior minister, has quietly overturned a 67-year-old ban on poker, reclassifying it from gambling to a recognised sport. The sudden move, which happened without public consultation, has sparked criticism and fuelled suspicion about the government's true priorities.
WHO: We need food, not tobacco
Oped, Renaud Meyer & Jos Vandelaer, Published on 31/05/2023
» As we mark World No Tobacco Day today, it is imperative that we reflect on this year's theme: "We need food, not tobacco." While smoking continues to pose a significant public health threat in Thailand, we must also recognise the adverse impact of tobacco cultivation on tobacco farmers, food security and the environment.
Train reaction
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2022
» Two bombs set off at a railway track in Songkhla province have shone a spotlight on the lack of sufficient security protection for this train route in the deep South.
RTP failing in 'Boss' probe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2021
» On Friday, the public prosecutor commission of the Attorney General's Office will make a crucial decision that will have a major impact on the country's judicial system.
Don't protect the culprits
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2021
» More than a week after the Covid-19 cluster in Bangkok's Thong Lor area was detected, resulting in a new wave of infections that dampened the Songkran mood, not to mention the great damage it dealt the economy, there are growing concerns over possible foul play in the investigation process concerning the clubs where the bug spread.
Promotion list a disgrace
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2021
» Athapol Yaisawang, head of the Department of the Public Prosecutor Commission, found it hard to hide his frustration after learning that the names of two senior public prosecutors who were to receive royal endorsement before taking new positions were withdrawn.
Integrity pact a good start
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2020
» The Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) decision to sign an integrity pact for its light attack aircraft procurement last week is the right move to improve transparency in its weapons procurement process.
Both sides must give peace a chance
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/10/2020
» On Wednesday the country narrowly missed a confrontation -- quite possibly violent -- between groups of people with different stances when it comes to the monarchy. But there are no sighs of relief -- just yet.
Futsal case doubts linger
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2020
» A small move by an activist on Friday has asked a big question of public prosecutors who need to prove their independence in a scandal case.
Expose rot in tree-felling
News, Editorial, Published on 21/11/2019
» The uprooting of 11 yang na trees along highway 402 in Phangnga's Takua Thung district may seem inconsequential, but the brazen and scandalous act demonstrates, at best, recklessness on the part of the Highways Department. At worst, it is intentional wrongdoing.