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Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Wichayada Amponkitviwat & Khemmpat Trisadikoon, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.
Laws pressure small cinemas
Editorial, Published on 12/01/2025
» It has been weeks since the Documentary Club, also known as the Doc Club & Pub, Bangkok's acclaimed micro cinema, suspended screenings at the site due to a licensing issue, without a practical solution in sight.
Time to overhaul outdated fine system
Oped, Khemmapat Trisadikoon & Chattrika Napatanapong, Published on 28/08/2024
» If you think our legal system is fair by imposing the same penalty on everyone for the same offence, think again.
Overcrowded prisons need reforming
News, Khemmapat Trisadikoon & Chutima Suttiprapa, Published on 10/04/2024
» Extreme overcrowding in Thai prisons forces inmates to endure deplorable conditions, stripping away their dignity and humanity. It's a humanitarian crisis that demands immediate action.
Digital treasure trove threatens privacy
News, Khemmapat Trisadikoon, Published on 16/08/2023
» With the runaway digital boom, Thailand faces a critical question: Is the country adequately prepared to shield its citizens' personal information from potential misuse?
Tech news still cowed by digital giants
Oped, Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Nopphasin Camapaso & Chattrika Napatanapong, Published on 02/08/2023
» As more and more people get news and information from social media, one key issue has emerged in the international arena: bargaining power between news outlets and social media giants for fair remuneration. Some countries have enacted laws requiring major social media platforms to pay for news. A glaring example was when Australia in 2021 introduced the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code (News Media Bargaining Code) which requires arbitration to take place in case two parties cannot reach an agreement. Late last year, the Canadian parliament passed the Online News Act that enables news producers to negotiate with digital giants for fair payment.
Finding a remedy for reckless driving
News, Saliltorn Thongmeensuk & Napat Pattarapisan & Jitlakha Sukruay & Chattrika Napatanapong & Suphawit Santadkarn, Published on 19/07/2023
» Every year, nearly 20,000 people are killed in road accidents in Thailand. That is 50 people every day or two every two hours. Such a horrific toll makes Thailand's roads among the most dangerous in the world.
Fixing fiscal laws to have fair elections
Oped, Khemmapat Trisadikoon, Published on 10/05/2023
» As the election campaign heats up, political parties are fiercely competing to win votes by offering generous cash handouts, raising concerns about their impact on the country's fiscal discipline for the incoming administration.
Protecting children on social media
News, Chattrika Napatanapong & Atcharaporn Ariyasunthorn, Published on 09/11/2022
» Is it wrong to post video clips or photos of children on social media? Maybe this is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask whether those posts are legal or not.
Personal data at risk in govt hands
Oped, Khemmapat Trisadikoon, Published on 31/08/2022
» Only one month after enforcing the law to protect the Thai people's personal data security and privacy, the government had a change of heart.