• OPINION

  'Phi noi' workers need solution

  Editorial, Published on 05/11/2023

  » We often hear about the experiences of tourists in Thailand, but there's rarely any discussion of Thais travelling abroad. This changed recently when the hashtag #BanTravelToSouthKorea began trending on X, with netizens accusing the country of discriminating against Thai tourists. Everyone from the average tourist to influencers joined the debate and shared stories of being interrogated and/or refused entry into South Korea despite having all the right paperwork.

• OPINION

  Righting land deed wrongs

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2023

  » A court saga over land ownership involving Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement, suggests managing state land can be a messy business.

• OPINION

  Tourist tax could work

  News, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2019

  » The government's fresh initiative to charge a tax on tourists who visit Thailand is not a bad idea. But it should not be executed until the government has mapped out an effective plan to manage and allocate the potentially huge revenue generated from the levy.

• OPINION

  We are what we eat

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2023

  » Thais have every reason to celebrate with regard to a new culinary milestone, phanaeng, which has been awarded the No.1 stew ranking by TasteAtlas, a global food mapping site.

• OPINION

  Covid lessons from abroad

  News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2021

  » Thailand plans to waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and four other tourist destinations -- Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Hua Hin, Phetchaburi -- from Nov 1 to vaccinated foreign visitors.

• 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

  Covid's ocean wake-up call

  News, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2021

  » Today is World Oceans Day, although judging from the state our marine environment finds itself in, it is more of a nod to its state of perdition than a celebration of mankind's enduring relationship with the Seven Seas.

• OPINION

  Give Arkhom a free hand

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2020

  » After more than one month without a finance minister, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has finally named Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, former transport minister during the junta tenure, to the top position.

• OPINION

  Ailing patient needs help

  News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2020

  » The novel coronavirus outbreak has sent a shock wave to the world economy, and Thailand is among countries bearing the brunt of the impact.

• OPINION

  Govt pulls through with Songkran fest

  Editorial, Published on 21/04/2024

  » Peak celebrations for the Songkran holiday this year may have passed, but there are already a few refreshing signs lingering in the aftermath of the festivities.

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