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    Sinking reputation

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2024

    » The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the country's worst maritime tragedies.

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    Those elusive influential persons

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/10/2023

    » Most intriguing news of the week is that according to a parliamentary House committee there are only 180 "influential people" in the kingdom and in 10 provinces there are none at all. For those unfamiliar with the term "influential person" in Thailand, it is usually interpreted as someone who is powerful enough not to worry about the "long arm of the law" and can go about their sometimes shady business without fear of arrest.

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    Coral reefs face new health threat

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2023

    » The end of the year is a time for rest, reflection, and hope of a better future, whether for our family and friends, or for the planet we live on. Unfortunately, this year has continued the trend of climate-linked disasters and as the year comes to an end, disturbing news closer to home has surfaced.

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    Firetraps need fixing

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2022

    » Saturday's tragedy in South Korea's Itaewon district has raised concerns about the management of crowded entertainment areas in many cities around the world.

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    Pattaya bent out of shape

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2022

    » The lack of respect for the law evidenced during a raid at Club One Pattaya, a popular pub in Chon Buri, last weekend is nothing short of shocking.

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    Reshuffle must be clean

    News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2022

    » The National Police Policy Board will meet today to decide on an annual reshuffle of high-ranking officers in the police force, including the selection of a new national police chief to replace incumbent Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, who retires at the end of next month.

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    Tragedy, farce in Mountain B saga

    Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/08/2022

    » By now, many of us may have lost interest in the deadly fire at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province because they are occupied with other more pressing issues such as inflation.

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    Don't skimp on pub safety

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2022

    » Heads are rolling after a deadly fire broke out at a pub in Chon Buri province in the early hours of Friday morning, killing 14 people and injuring at least 36 others.

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    6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

    News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/06/2022

    » After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate the 190th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year. Across the world, the war in Ukraine has already generating long-term regional repercussions, helping to highlight the state of the Thai-US alliance.

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    Come on baby, let's do the Twist

    Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/04/2022

    » The other day I heard on the radio Chubby Checker bursting forth with his 1960 hit 'The Twist'. It's not the greatest of songs but it sparked fond memories because it launched a dance craze which proved a social life-saver for me and many other shy teenagers.

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