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Our schools must do more to protect kids
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/04/2026
» Recent disturbing cases of child sexual abuse again show how our education system has failed to keep children safe at school. The new education minister must prioritise school safety and enforce safeguards to protect the next generation.
Can artificial intelligence kill imaginary friends?
Oped, Naomi R Aguiar & Marjorie Taylor, Published on 13/03/2026
» Will we someday have nostalgia for a time when children talked to an imaginary friend instead of an AI companion?
'Dome' learns harsh lesson
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2026
» Singer and online influencer Pakorn "Dome" Lam has earned the dubious honour of being the first major test of Thailand's newly amended sexually harassment law.
Big step forward
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2026
» Re: "Actor sued under new harassment law", (BP, Dec 30).
Scrolling to stress in the filtered world, social media and mental health
Rattanan Wangkanjana, Published on 22/12/2025
» Social media has many benefits, providing entertainment and information and connecting people around the globe, but its overriding influence is far more complex, more insidious than it appears.
Still not learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Anutin government recently launched a national committee to investigate mistakes made during Hat Yai flood management. The goal of the committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno and flood experts, is to "draw lessons" from the Hat Yai flood disaster, with the hope that such lessons will improve future disaster preparedness.
Trickery in the land of tavern trivia
Published on 23/11/2025
» The world of pub quizzes was shaken in Britain recently when a team at The Barking Dog pub in Manchester was kicked out for cheating. Although disputes may occasionally occur in such quizzes it doesn't usually come down to such strong disciplinary action. However the team involved was believed to be clearly in breach of trivia etiquette.
Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
Karma finally reaches the 14th floor
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/10/2025
» Former justice minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, leader of the Prachachart party, has always been a loyalist and strong supporter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Artist award saga leaves sour taste
Editorial, Published on 07/09/2025
» For the sake of its own honour and the prestige in safeguarding the National Artist Award, the Department of Cultural Promotion must break its silence. It needs to clarify whether veteran writer Sri Daoruang was pulled off the list of national artists at the last minute.