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Debate swirls over yawning inequality gap
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 12/12/2018
» Regardless of what the latest annual Global Wealth Report by Credit Suisse (CS) says about financial inequality in Thailand, it is easy to see how wide the income gap has become.
Anti-trafficking push a qualified success
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 04/07/2018
» The military government deserves praise for the upgrade of Thailand's status in the latest annual US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report even though this is the same ranking the country had almost a decade before prior to plunging in a string of downgrades.
Economic prosperity is in the eye of beholder
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 23/05/2018
» With GDP growth in the first quarter of this year reaching 4.8% year-on-year, the regime under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may believe it has good reason to boast of its performance, especially when it is marking its fourth year in power. But wait, such economic prosperity may not be the reality for many.
Somyot loans expose patronage roots
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 07/02/2018
» The admission of former national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang that he borrowed 300 million baht from a fugitive massage parlour tycoon reminds us how deeply the patronage system is entrenched in Thai society.
Poll delays won't help a govt hit by scandal
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 24/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will tomorrow consider whether to endorse the proposed delay in the organic bill on MPs which would subsequently push out a general election to 2019.
Regime must clear air on its political hopes
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/12/2017
» At this time of the year, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration introduces giveaway packages, branded as New Year "gifts" for Thais, probably in an effort to maintain its "return happiness to the people" promise.
Government mustn't get carried away by good news
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 20/12/2017
» Of late, there has been a lot of "feel-good" news about Thailand, ranging from the improved economic outlook to international recognition. But doubts remain over whether it is time to celebrate.
Unwitting Maria may have done us a favour
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 29/11/2017
» While many people may be disappointed with the answer Thailand's Maria Poonlertlarp gave during the Q&A round of this year's Miss Universe contest on Monday, the question remains: Should we blame her for that answer?
To learn English, we must think outside box
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 15/11/2017
» A recent report about the low proficiency in English of Thai students came as no surprise to many. What this tells us is that we cannot not give up, but must try harder.
Police errors highlight reform urgency
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 26/07/2017
» Two cases which have emerged in the headlines over the past week illustrate yet again to the public why police reform is urgently needed in this country.