• OPINION

  Assault on the game

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2022

  » 'Shocking moment footballer FLOORS opponent with Muay Thai elbow", "Thai footballer fired for brutal elbow attack on rival", "Thai footballer sacked by Bangkok FC after shocking attack".

• OPINION

  'Soft power' just a dream?

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2021

  » Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is not the first leader to latch onto Thai nationals who have "made it" in the international arena before taking the opportunity to train the light on themselves by talking about Thailand's "soft power" and "creative economy".

• OPINION

  Crowe's soft power gift

  News, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2021

  » The tweeted pictures and messages about Thailand from Hollywood star Russell Crowe come at the right place and time.

• OPINION

  The seeds of soft power

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/10/2023

  » 'Soft power" is becoming a new catchphrase in Thai society. Once seen as political jargon describing a nation's diplomatic prowess at winning friends and influencing others rather than relying on coercion, this new sound bite is being used to describe cultural and creative commodities such as movies, literature, art, traditional Thai sports and food, to name just a few.

• OPINION

  Young workers need help

  News, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2023

  » A disturbing new study on employment of young talent last week revealed how 15%, or 1.5 million Thai youth aged between 15-24, are classified as being NEETs -- an acronym for those "not in employment, education, or training."

• OPINION

  Old, poor and unemployable

  News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2023

  » When it comes to demographics, it is no secret that Thailand is quite an anomaly.

• OPINION

  Land rules need rejig

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/11/2022

  » Foreign land ownership isn't a novel issue in Thailand. During the Ayutthaya period between 1351-1767 AD, a handful of foreigners who were deemed to have made valuable contributions to the kingdom were awarded large plots of land -- among whom were Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who became a counsellor to King Narai and received the noble title of Chao Phraya, and the Japanese samurai Yamada Nagamasa, who also received the title of Phraya.

• OPINION

  World Cup overreach

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/11/2022

  » Millions of local football fans are sighing with relief as it appears that the private sector will chip in 800 million baht to co-finance the broadcasting of the Fifa World Cup 2022.

• OPINION

  Land a very sensitive issue

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/11/2022

  » The government has had its fair share of complaints recently over its foreign land ownership policy with accusations that they are "selling off" the country to foreigners.

• OPINION

  Prinn's case, party's fault

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2022

  » At last, #MeToo -- the global campaign to seek justice for victims of sexual assault -- has come alive in Thailand. While the original campaign began in the US when a number of Hollywood actresses spoke out against a formidable movie mogul, the Thai version has sparked no less controversy, as it poses a real threat to the nation's oldest political party.

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