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Stop the mockery
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2026
» People's Party party-list MP and spokesperson Parit Watcharasindhu recently noted that it had never occurred to him that he'd need to issue a formal clarification about his dental health -- especially when Thailand remains caught in post-election turmoil, with a mountain of urgent political and economic issues waiting to be addressed.
Long-stay limbo
Postbag, Published on 28/02/2026
» Re: "Omnibus law sought to unlock investment", (Business, Feb 25).
Conscript deaths
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/02/2026
» Re: "Senate probes conscript death case", (BP, Feb 24). The news that a Senate committee will inquire into the death of Pvt Phetcharat Kamlangying is a step in the right direction. But is it enough?
Unlocking Thai competitiveness
Oped, Kiratipong Naewmalee & Phumjit Sri-Udomkajorn, Published on 25/02/2026
» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.
AI will transform business, not just our jobs
Oped, Diane Coyle, Published on 25/02/2026
» Many people fear that AI could cause a "job-pocalypse". This year's Davos gathering sounded the alarm over the technology's implications for employment, while recent announcements about job cuts in white-collar industries are widely viewed as straws in the wind.
Poll paranoia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/02/2026
» Re: "Doubts mount over EC's poll handling", (Opinion, Feb 21).
The moggy that rules Downing Street
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/02/2026
» Important news from London. This past week Larry the Cat has been celebrating his 15th year as chief mouser at 10 Downing Street. During that time the tabby has served six different prime ministers and has arguably been considerably more popular than any of them.
Zoonotic risk
Postbag, Published on 21/02/2026
» Re: "Wildlife smuggle bid foiled at airport", (BP, Feb 19).
Doubts mount over EC's poll handling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.
Klatham left out
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2026
» Re: "BJT gains Klatham backing", (BP, Feb 17). The headline was somewhat at variance with Pai Lik, its secretary-general's words that his party had no bargaining power to join the coalition, but it implied a dislike of being in the opposition for the next four years.