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Election Commission must be proactive
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.
Factories need checks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2024
» As communities across the country suffer from pollution from irresponsible factories, the cabinet has ordered officials to accommodate investors by fast-tracking over 100 applications to open factories.
Keep quiet on Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2024
» Reports that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra held talks with Myanmar's ethnic rebel groups in Chiang Mai last month are causing an innumerable number of jaws to drop.
Loading the chamber
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2024
» By Saturday the term of the junta-appointed Upper House will come to an end, and the process of starting a new chamber will begin.
A burning question
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/05/2024
» Fires at deserted chemical warehouses in Rayong and Ayutthaya provinces have been causing shocking amounts of pollution. What is even more disconcerting is that they may not be the normal kind of accidents that take place during the scorching heat of summer.
Protect rights of refugees
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/04/2024
» Intense fighting between the Myanmar military and rebel factions in the key border town of Myawaddy has driven scores of Myanmar citizens to seek refuge in Mae Sot, Tak province. As such, the state needs to proactively act in order to safeguard the basic human rights of the refugees and national security.
The general's watches
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2024
» The latest assets declaration report of former deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon -- an ex-junta "big brother" -- released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) reminds us of his notorious watch saga and how the anti-graft agency failed the public in clearing the controversy.
Saving the Senate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2024
» The 250-member Senate's five-year term will end on May 10. Hand-picked by the junta, when it was known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and appointed by HM the King in accordance with Section 113 of the Constitution, it is little surprise the Senate will be remembered as the legacy of the former military government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
All in to fix charter
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2024
» Through its endorsement of three referendums that would amend Thailand's entire charter, a proposal that was forwarded by a study panel under Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, the government has now set in motion the charter drafting process. It is looking like it will proceed at a snail's pace.
Dealing with Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024
» As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.