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Weigh up cost of heritage
News, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2018
» The Fine Arts Department should review its plan to extend the conservation area of Phimai Historical Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, as it will affect thousands of local people.
EC walks fine media line
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2018
» Once political campaigning for a general election, tentatively set for November, kicks off, social media will likely become an even more powerful tool, not just for vote canvassing but also manipulation.
Party games don't wash with the public
News, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's latest use of the powerful Section 44 to extend deadlines for administrative work of political parties undermines the credibility of his own roadmap to democracy while overriding the spirit of the organic law on political parties written and passed by lawmakers appointed by his own regime.
Education the key for drone owners
News, Editorial, Published on 15/10/2017
» On Wednesday, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) stepped in to regulate about 50,000 drones in Thailand that must be registered within 90 days before they can be airborne. With immediate effect, Thailand's territory has become a no-fly zone for all kinds of unregistered drones. Some may not like it, but the registration is necessary. In fact, the NBTC must do more beyond registering drones.
Respect is only earned
News, Editorial, Published on 10/07/2017
» There is a meeting Monday in Bangkok that will do much to affect the reputation of the Royal Thai Police. The mother of Belgian tourist Elise Dallemagne will meet investigators to discuss the death of her daughter nearly three months ago. Police say their "thorough investigation" has established that Dallemagne hanged herself. The mother, Michele van Egten, doesn't believe that or, in fact, almost anything else police have said.
CDC party fee unfair
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2017
» The constitution writers have set off yet another dispute with their new order for political parties to collect annual membership fees. Some see the Constitution Drafting Committee's measure as yet another way to obstruct parties. The CDC claims rather implausibly that it will encourage more thoughtful politics at the grassroots. Yet the outlines of the proposal deserve a thoughtful response.
A disturbing media bill
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2017
» There is a proposed law currently working its inexorable way through the junta's legal maze that needs to be killed. It currently carries the misleading and Orwellian title of media reform. In fact, the proposal never intended such action, not that a military-directed committee could possibly achieve such a goal. The aim is simply to put all media under government supervision and ominous control.
More needed in medicare
News, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2017
» The cabinet's decision this week to lift the ceiling on medical bills for private sector employees who suffer from vocational diseases and work-related accidents, as proposed by the Social Security Office (SSO) and the Labour Ministry, is commendable.
Unesco slams 'chaos park'
News, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2016
» Once again, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation's bid to register part of Kaeng Krachan National Park as a world heritage site has been turned down. The Unesco World Heritage Committee continues to inform Thai governments of major problems inside the nation's largest national park. Governments continually refuse to fix them.
Mourners left high and dry
News, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2016
» Authorities had plenty of time and lots of warnings to plan for the big crowds wanting to take part in the special mourning ceremony for His Majesty the late King. However, they were unable to deal with the expected crush. Now, under direction of Prime Minister's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana, they're trying to recoup. The initial failure is a shame, and it is vital to get it right.