• OPINION

  Quit delaying the anti-torture law

  News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2023

  » The long-awaited anti-torture law is set to take effect next month. However, the Royal Thai Police is requesting a delay in its enforcement, citing a lack of readiness. The government must reject this request as it is a last-ditch effort to preserve the police's often violent interrogation tactics and culture of impunity.

• OPINION

  Don't let it be a train in vain

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2022

  » The affordability, usability and efficiency of Bangkok's mass-transit system leaves much to be desired.

• OPINION

  'Rap nong' still too brutal

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/06/2021

  » It is hard to believe in this day and age that a university student could find his life snuffed out by a hazing prank, given the publicity surrounding such ceremonies and repeated efforts by universities to stamp out the violent and degrading treatment which is often involved.

• OPINION

  Threats have run course

  News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2020

  » Running events have gained popularity in Thailand recently and the authorities have always supported them. However, once they started carrying a political message against the prime minister, the authorities have done what they should not do. Over the past week, reports have emerged about alleged intimidation by the police and other officials against organisers of the Run Against Dictatorship events, also known as Wing Lai Lung, to be held this Sunday in Bangkok and various provinces.

• OPINION

  Sinking reputation

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2024

  » The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the country's worst maritime tragedies.

• OPINION

  Dealing with Myanmar

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024

  » As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.

• OPINION

  Cannabis rules must make sense

  Editorial, Published on 07/04/2024

  » It's quite a relief that Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is ruling out the recriminalisation of cannabis.

• OPINION

  Deliver riders work rights

  News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2024

  » The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently issued a praiseworthy landmark ruling regarding the status of hundreds of thousands of food delivery platform riders in Thailand, many of whom have been complaining of unfair treatment from the platform owners.

• OPINION

  Neutral safety body needed

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2024

  » Another accident on Wednesday is a reminder for drivers in Bangkok that they have a new risk to heed. On top of Rama II Road's reputation for multiple accidents caused by construction sites, drivers must now watch out for danger from above as they drive below the structure of the Yellow Line monorail service.

• OPINION

  Labour scams carry cost

  News, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2024

  » For far too long, Thailand has grappled with the insidious issue of human trafficking. This heinous crime has tarnished the country's reputation -- not to mention diminishing the country's competitiveness on the global stage.

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