• OPINION

  Tough times still lie ahead

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2020

  » Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has initially won a political tug-of-war by making a cabinet reshuffle and filling vacant positions with people he mostly trusts, without breaking up the ruling Palang Pracharath Party -- yet.

• OPINION

  Trans brawl reveals 'a lot'

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2024

  » Despite police denials, the recent street brawls between Thai and Filipina transsexuals on Sukhumvit exposed the existence of an underground sex business in this bustling nightlife spot of Bangkok.

• OPINION

  Deep roots to land row

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2024

  » The dispute concerning approximately 2,900 rai of forest land within Khao Yai National Park involving the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation and the Nakhon Ratchasima Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro), highlights concerns regarding a land reform policy aimed at upgrading Sor Por Kor land -- formerly non-transferrable plots allocated to impoverished farmers -- into title deeds.

• OPINION

  No more nepotism

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2022

  » A report revealing that a number of military-appointed senators have practised nepotism by hiring their relatives as assistants or working teams has caused a stir.

• OPINION

  All must help save energy

  News, Editorial, Published on 13/06/2022

  » The Russia-Ukraine military conflict has given rise to surging energy prices worldwide with the price of oil now at its highest level in almost 14 years.

• OPINION

  High stakes for Asean

  News, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2022

  » The declaration after the summit of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the United States that they will commit to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" poses a new challenge to the regional bloc.

• OPINION

  Poll-delaying ruse must end

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2021

  » Claims by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that it has to delay the long-awaited Bangkok governor election out of concern over possible political turmoil are utter nonsense. Prime Minister Prayut recently told the media the government is "still looking for an appropriate time" for the pivotal election, which has been put on hold since he staged a coup in 2014.

• OPINION

  Army must be accountable

  News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2021

  » The Royal Thai Army (RTA), one of the country's most powerful institutions, last week marked Thai Armed Forces Day, a day when it showcased its strength and solidarity.

• OPINION

  PM ruling must end flak

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2020

  » The Constitutional Court's ruling on Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha staying at an army residence beyond his retirement should set a precedent on this rather ambiguous issue.

• OPINION

  A verdict of controversy

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2020

  » With Wednesday's ruling by the Constitutional Court, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not only innocent of occupying an army welfare house inside the 1st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard, but he can also lawfully stay on where he and his family have lived since he served as army chief until he retired in 2014.

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