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    Thai police graft highlights bigger issues

    Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/04/2024

    » There is no bigger news on the current Thai political scene than corruption among the top echelons of the police force. At issue is the tussle between Thailand's two senior-most cops, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, both accusing each other of being on the take. Their high-stakes feud would normally be a run-of-the-mill story for the infamously shady Thai police but this case has become a mirror and microcosm of structural graft that is corroding the highest corridors of politics, economy, and society.

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    Myawaddy's fall should concern region

    Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 20/04/2024

    » As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy.

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    Seek casino referendum

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2024

    » If the Srettha government is to proceed with its plan to build entertainment complexes with casinos, it must first seek a referendum.

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    Eye on police probes

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2024

    » The Criminal Court's move to issue an arrest warrant for Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who is accused of laundering money from online gambling, was a much-needed decision amid an ugly row between two high-ranking policemen.

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    Legal casinos no easy feat

    News, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2024

    » The House's acknowledgement last week of a study creating legal gambling zones in the country sparked widespread debate about their finances and social impacts.

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    Casinos must benefit Thais

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2024

    » As the digital wallet and land bridge plans face uncertainty, the Srettha administration is making a new political move with its casino complex economic stimulus project.

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    Bad habits on full display

    News, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2024

    » The primary duties of MPs are vetting laws and scrutinising fiscal budget legislation. However, a recent incident involving a member of the Pheu Thai Party sparked criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of elected representatives.

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    Applause for PM in tackling RTP rift

    Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024

    » After six months in office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may actually enjoy public applause for exercising his leadership by stepping into a high-profile rift between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn after their dispute greatly tarnished the reputation of the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

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    Handling a police feud

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2024

    » Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin deserves praise for promptly transferring two high-ranking police officers -- national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn -- to inactive posts at Government House.

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    Building a shared future together

    News, Published on 18/03/2024

    » The Lancang-Mekong River, which begins in China and stretches for nearly 5,000 kilometres, flows through the highest number of riparian countries than other rivers in Asia. The six riparian countries -- China and other five downstream nations (namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand) which are "enjoying the same river" -- form a community with a shared future featuring "equality, sincerity, mutual assistance and kinship". The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism, named after the river, has been warmly received and responded to by all relevant countries since its initiation.

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