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Party bans no solution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2023
» Now the election is drawing near, concerns are arising over certain political tactics that may derail the government formation process, particularly if conservative factions cannot win a majority.
Mafia pull alive and well
News, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2022
» Over the past two weeks, police have launched a series of crackdowns on "grey businesses" in several provinces allegedly linked to the Chinese businessman and alleged triad boss known as "Tuhao".
Building on Apec pluses
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2022
» The Apec summit gave Thailand and other Apec members an opportunity to strengthen their partnerships, with a number of cooperation deals clinched.
Pattaya bent out of shape
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2022
» The lack of respect for the law evidenced during a raid at Club One Pattaya, a popular pub in Chon Buri, last weekend is nothing short of shocking.
Time for tourism rejig
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2022
» Hoping to give tourism a boost in the post-pandemic era on Oct 1, the government has revised its visa rules, extending the validity of certain visas to entice foreign tourists to travel to the kingdom. But the move, while noteworthy, still falls short of the mark.
Grab a chance at fairness
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2022
» The GrabBike motorcycle taxi service launched in Bangkok in May 2017 and has since become increasingly popular among many commuters. Users particularly like the simplicity and convenience provided by the service, especially compared to that of the ubiquitous orange-vested "Win" drivers found at many street corners in the capital.
Phuket image suffering
News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2022
» The island of Phuket is one of the world's top tourist destinations. However, during the past two years, the local economy has slowed after the pandemic hit the tourism sector, which accounts for 70–80% of Phuket's economic growth.
Casinos not main problem
News, Editorial, Published on 14/12/2021
» The Thai government has been toying with the idea of making gambling legal in the country for the past two decades. The plan, however, has been thwarted time and time again by the arguments that gambling isn't aligned with the principles of Buddhism, and doing so will bring about more vice.
Thai tourism needs work
News, Editorial, Published on 14/12/2020
» While the government is trying to boost domestic tourism to replace the loss of revenue from foreign visitors due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, such efforts have been affected by a poor quality of services on offer to tourists.
Pattaya needs big clean-up
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2019
» Once again, Pattaya has been hit by a water pollution crisis. The sight of grimy torrents gushing from a city sewerage pipe into the sea on Jomtien beach has appalled members of the public.