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Virus beats weak system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2021
» The latest news about the police frantically searching for a tourist who evaded Covid-19 regulations is deeply worrying, but hardly a surprise.
Covid policy flip-flops
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2021
» The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is enough of a threat that the last thing that society needs is more flip-flopping and a lack of preparedness from the authorities.
High-speed rail blues
News, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2021
» Concern has grown over the influx of fresh produce from China into the Thai market after the China-Laos bullet train railway commenced operations early this month.
Chana gets new airing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2021
» The government has made the right decision in delaying the controversial Chana industrial park project amid escalating resistance.
No quick fix for Chana
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2021
» In another move that makes many question his leadership, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday set up a panel to look into disputes over the controversial Chana industrial estate project, planned to be built in Songkhla province.
Jabs not the Holy Grail
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2021
» The latest Covid variant, Omicron, has dampened the festive mood as the year draws to a close.
Travel ban is right move
News, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2021
» The government's decision to ban travel to Thailand by people from eight southern African countries where a new Covid-19 strain was found is the right move but many more things are needed to prevent the country from being hit by the new and dangerous variant.
RTP's missing tycoon fiasco
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/11/2021
» The disappearance of a tycoon at the centre of an oil smuggling and money laundering racket in the South just hours after his arrest early this month dealt a heavy blow to the Royal Thai Police (RTP). His high-profile escape drew public attention and tarnished the battered reputation of the justice system.
No-jab bans go too far
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/10/2021
» In a bid to boost Covid-19 vaccination rates in areas under their jurisdiction, the governors of Yala and Phayao provinces have banned unvaccinated people from services offered by state offices and local banks, resulting in many asking if such discriminatory measures go overboard.
South merits special care
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/10/2021
» As the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is determined to reopen the country on Nov 1, it needs to take into account the pandemic situation in the South, where the outbreak situation remains volatile.