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  • 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

    An ethical fisheries law

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/03/2024

    » This week, the Lower House MPs are beginning their second reading of a new Thai fisheries law that, if passed, would replace the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries (2015) -- a heavy-handed law prescribed by the junta government in 2015.

  • OPINION

    No escaping Thaksin

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2024

    » Pheu Thai's attempt to prevent any discussion concerning former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the upcoming general debate may prove to be counterproductive to the party's efforts to win back its popularity.

  • OPINION

    A free and fair Senate

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2024

    » With the election of a new set of senators on the horizon, curiosity is growing to see if past blunders can be avoided so as not to stigmatise the Upper House.

  • OPINION

    Justice for Wanchalearm

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2024

    » Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok has become a new political destination in Thai politics following convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole last Sunday.

  • OPINION

    Scrap booze sale curb

    News, Editorial, Published on 05/02/2024

    » Last week, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said the government is likely to decide on whether to keep an afternoon ban on alcohol beverage sales or revoke it.

  • OPINION

    Asean's hope for Myanmar

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2024

    » As the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup fell this week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has made some progress in its peace efforts for its isolated member.

  • OPINION

    Human rights litmus test

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2024

    » The arrest of seven members of a Russian-Belarusian rock band known for having an anti-Putin stance will be a test case for the Srettha Thavisin government's position on human rights.

  • OPINION

    Southern comfort?

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2024

    » Yesterday was no run-of-the-mill Thursday; rather, it was a red-letter day marking the decades-long violence plaguing the three southernmost provinces.

  • OPINION

    Brace for an eventful year

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2024

    » For political pundits, 2023 will be remembered for its surprises. A glaring example of this was when the winner of the May election, the Move Forward Party (MFP), was systematically prevented from leading the new government.

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