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EDITORIAL: Honour the King's legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 14/10/2016
» No words can describe the sense of loss, the grief and anguish, that Thais of all generations feel today as they mourn the death of beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX. The monarch was Father to the nation. His wise counsel took the country out of several deadly turns, his fortitude and devotion to human development were an inspiration to all.
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Temple row needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2023
» A long-standing row between the abbot of Wat Kalaya and the noble Pravitra family demonstrates loopholes in conservation laws and poor enforcement as several heritage places are being threatened in the name of development.
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Reforestation rethink required
News, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2022
» The military was given an earful early this month for using invasive alien species in their aerial reforestation mission, and rightly so. The blunder, however, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Thailand's reforestation policy, which puts dictatorship and money before ecological health. To save the forest, this self-serving mindset must end.
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End era of the chainsaw
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2022
» The report last week about the renewed ban to protect the famous century-old Yang Na trees lining the iconic Chiang Mai-Lamphun highway could sound to some like an encouraging sign for urban tree conservation.
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'Kaem ling' still needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2020
» Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang will be remembered as someone who has been quite active in implementing flood prevention measures.
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Don't silence deep thinkers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2021
» The recent termination of employment, work permit and related visa of David Streckfuss, an American academic who has worked at Khon Kaen University for the past 27 years, has intensified fears over suppression of academic freedom.
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Fair poll goal within reach
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2019
» As the royal decree for the general election has been issued, the countdown for the country's return to democracy has officially begun.
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Xmas spirit a Thai virtue
News, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2018
» The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is one of the few holidays so widely marked. It may not be a holiday in Thailand, but there is probably no one unaware of Christmas. Many Christians criticise the commercial atmosphere, but there's really no escaping it. The giving of gifts and the "Christmas spirit" of peace and joy is worth noting by everyone, everywhere.
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Asset declaration law angers academics
News, Editorial, Published on 11/11/2018
» A new regulation issued by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) that requires university council members to declare their assets and liabilities has drawn mixed reactions.
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'Khon' dance no reason for discord
News, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2018
» Members of the public this week rejoiced as the <i>khon</i> mask dance earned global recognition with Unesco adding it to its cultural heritage list after a long wait.
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