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US risks losing foreign talent
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2017
» In a little less than two weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has put a new dimension on what he has called a "new world order".
We are losing the fight against graft
News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2017
» Graft-busting agencies are expected to give a vow to identify suspects in bribery allegations implicating several Thai companies and state enterprises in recent revelations by the United Kingdom's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the United States Department of Justice.
Flood action at long last
News, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2017
» The government's announcement that it will tackle the floods on a long-term basis is something we have been waiting a long time for.
Vans not worst killer
News, Editorial, Published on 09/01/2017
» After yet another failed government effort to bring down holiday road fatalities, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha talked tough. He said he intends to bring his Section 44 powers to bear, even though harsh road traffic enforcement has so far flunked the test.
No hope for separatism
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2017
» The latest statistics and statements from the deep South paint a depressing portrait of that restive region. While the military regime places the low-intensity war among its top security problems, it has actually stacked more layers of stultifying bureaucracy on the debilitating violence, now in its 14th year. Nor was there even a shred of optimism from the army commander's message for the new year, saying he hopes to tame some of the violence within a few years.
Support fort community
News, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2016
» In a bid to prove that its existence can be part of city conservation and development, the Mahakan Fort community, a group of people faced with an eviction order by the state, is set to launch its conservation plan to the public tomorrow.
Kick the chaos out of football
News, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2016
» Spectators at last Saturday's football match at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium were very lucky indeed that nobody was injured by the throwing of flares. Luck, however, should not be something they need to rely on though strict security measures are. The safety of the public at sports and other events must not be compromised.
Rohingya aid a first step
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2016
» Asean foreign ministers have discussed the violent and dangerous situation in western Myanmar, but unfortunately failed to come up with a substantive solution. Credit is due to Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's political leader and foreign minister, for holding the "retreat" in Yangon on Monday. Diplomats called it a transparent and honest briefing.
End temple farce now
News, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2016
» The leader of the Dhammakaya religious sect has made it clear enough he has no intention of cooperating with justice. The criminal case against Phra Dhammajayo has devolved into travesty. Authorities at the temple have refused to follow all laws and legal orders.
Duterte fails credibility test
News, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2016
» Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has once again caused massive and unnecessary diplomatic upheaval. During a trip to China last week, he announced a new policy to "separate" from the United States, in both military and economic fields, only to soften his stance three days later when he was back in Manila. His remarks, however, left his cabinet, his country, Washington and the region in complete confusion.