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Binding ties of kinship
News, Editorial, Published on 29/09/2016
» How far can Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha distance himself from scandals surrounding his younger brother, retiring defence permanent secretary Gen Preecha?
Better policy for the poor
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2016
» The government has started moving toward making welfare payments directly to low-income Thais through the national e-payment system. Starting today until the middle of August, people can register to receive benefits through the e-payment system at three state-owned banks, namely Krungthai Bank, the Government Savings Bank and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives.
Referendum must be fair
News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2016
» It is a welcome sign that the military government has allowed proponents and opponents of the 270-section draft constitution to conduct campaigns in accordance with their beliefs ahead of the referendum tentatively set for the end of July.
Truth behind ID card row
News, Editorial, Published on 19/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s idea about putting occupational and income information into ID cards was met with a public uproar — rightfully so considering its impracticality.However, there is a grain of truth in the hubbub on both sides. It is that a lot more should be done to make the ID card more useful to both its holders and policy makers.
Get them registered
News, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2015
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), formed to ensure "the people's airwaves" were properly used, has created an unnecessary delay over SIM card registration. After last Friday's delayed but absolutely final deadline, the NBTC is seeking yet another three-month extension. It is really time to bring this business to a conclusion.