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One attack, one setback
News, Editorial, Published on 26/11/2018
» The murderous attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi highlights the troubles that Beijing faces in selling its keystone international development programme. "One Belt, One Road" began with much scepticism, and 2018 has seen setback after setback. Friday morning's assault on Chinese interests killed two policemen guarding the consulate. The Pakistani separatist group behind the deaths said the Chinese are "exploiting our resources".
PM, a plan and a canal
News, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has taken the right steps over the latest resurrection of the Kra Canal. But that doesn't mean he's going to get much support or win over public opinion on the matter. By ordering two new studies into updated proposals for building the canal, he will get criticism from both sides. Proponents of what they want to call the "Thai Canal" think he is taking too long and opponents of the proposal believe he should do nothing.
Failed alert for tsunami
News, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2018
» The earthquake and tsunami that devastated the capital and surrounding villages of Central Sulawesi should have served as a warning to the region and, indeed, much of the world. It is unfortunate that the reaction to the tragedy has been largely just a shrug. Indonesian and foreign experts have proved that a faulty warning system and unprepared citizens caused many, probably a large majority of the estimated 5,000 deaths. None of it had a noticeable effect in Thailand -- and it should have.
End military interrogation
News, Editorial, Published on 27/09/2018
» In a court ruling on Tuesday on what has been dubbed the "budu bomb" case, the legitimacy and transparency of the military's unusual role in the justice process has again been questioned.
Laos dam disaster a warning for Thailand
News, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2018
» The breach of Xe Pian Xe Namnoy dam in southern Laos that killed dozens of villagers, with several still missing, should be a wake-up call for Thai authorities who this week issued disaster warnings while rolling up their sleeves for possible incidents.
Pak Bara port delay move raises doubts
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2018
» To many, a news report that the government has decided to suspend the controversial Pak Bara port plans seems a welcome move. The plans threaten not only the well-being of communities but also the pristine environment in the southern province of Satun.
DSI faces an uphill battle in 'Billy' case
News, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2018
» More than four years after the disappearance of Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is starting to feel the heat.
Going cold on renewables
News, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2018
» On the surface, the Energy Ministry's reaction to a large blackout on June 1 that affected various parts of the country appeared to be appropriate and well-thought-out, as it vowed to revise certain energy plans.
No such thing as 'clean' coal power
News, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2018
» In what is seen as a ploy to get the coal-fired power plants in Krabi and Songkhla back on track, energy policymakers have announced they will conduct a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) into the controversial projects.
Justice system fails nation
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2018
» Brazil has just imprisoned for corruption the most popular politician ever elected as the country's president. South Korea has just convicted and jailed the history-making first woman president in its history -- for corruption. Thais have every right to be impressed and depressed by these cases. Here, the justice system has been unable to conclude a simple corruption investigation of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.