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Child refugees deserve better
News, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2023
» Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country, takes pride in having compassion as a core societal value. Thus, how astonishing the contradiction that it is the only nation that officially refuses to aid child refugees.
It's a shared heritage
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2023
» In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.
Tax reform a priority
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2023
» As the country gears up to hold the next general election, tentatively scheduled to take place in May, political parties are ramping up their efforts to outdo each other, touting populist policies in an attempt to woo voters.
Don't ignore factory risks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2022
» Nearby residents breathed a sigh of relief after a gas leak at a factory owned by Indorama Ventures Plc in Nahon Pathom on Thursday morning was quickly contained.
Boost air pollution control
News, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2022
» In recent days, most city residents have been preoccupied with navigating heavy rains and floods, so a report by Greenpeace India last week on air pollution and access to air quality data may have gone unnoticed.
Ganja guidelines
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government has no need to reverse the decriminalisation of cannabis, as demanded by groups of doctors and medical personnel, which would certainly cause public confusion.
Chemical bill needs push
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/07/2022
» On Monday, an environmental conservation network submitted a letter to the House of Representatives to resubmit a "Pollutant Release and Transfer Register" (PRTR) bill after it was rejected last year by the cabinet.
NGOs need local support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2022
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government needs to pay heed to activists' calls to drop a bill that seeks to curtail non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Time for weed to bloom
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2022
» Just glancing at the local cannabis laws can leave you feeling punch-drunk. According to new anti-drug law, effective from Dec 9, cannabis is no longer a narcotic substance. Yet, state authorities, police and anti-narcotics officers continue to arrest people who have cannabis plants, some with only a few, in their possession.
Rethinking cannabis
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2021
» In a progressive move, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine plans to have local cannabis strains registered as a national heritage item before seeking Unesco recognition.