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Mine faces big test
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/03/2023
» The Akara gold mine reopened on Monday after a six-year hiatus. In 2017, the now-dissolved National Council for Peace and Order issued an executive decree suspending operations after government agencies accused the mine of causing negative environmental and health impacts on local communities.
Promenade needs rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2023
» Earlier this month, the Central Administrative Court gave a ruling that spells the end to the Chao Phraya River Promenade -- a lavishing 14-billion baht riverside landscape brainchild of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Restore faith in sports
News, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2023
» The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) -- a state agency managing the 5.5-billion-baht fund for sports development -- has never failed to spark controversy in the sports industry.
Mobilise to fight PM2.5
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2023
» PM2.5 dust pollution appears to be worse. Not only worse than during almost three years of the Covid-19 pandemic but in previous years as well.
Big steps for our 'expanding' nation
News, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2023
» Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger -- with one in 10 children aged under 15 found to be clinically obese.
Fresh calls for tax reform
News, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2023
» In the past several years, various economists have called for restructuring Thailand's tax system but met with little response from the government or society at large.
'Poor cards' not a solution
News, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2023
» This Wednesday, over 20 million people are crossing their fingers in hopes of receiving approval for state welfare cards, which will provide them with 200-300 baht per month, plus up to 500 baht per month for public transport expenses.
Wanchai out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2023
» A negative gesture by outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri towards Pheu Thai's prospective "landslide" victory and its candidacy for the premiership has cast the upper house in bad light.
Old, poor and unemployable
News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2023
» When it comes to demographics, it is no secret that Thailand is quite an anomaly.
Cash for votes a no-go
News, Editorial, Published on 30/01/2023
» Thailand has a history of using money to influence the outcome of elections, with allegations of vote buying, campaign finance violations and influence peddling marring past elections.