• OPINION

  The million-baht 'misunderstanding'

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/09/2022

  » Last week a man was arrested in connection with a house robbery that took place in Bangkok almost 11 years ago which involved five other suspects who have already been detained. It suggests police can pursue old cases effectively if they put their mind to it.

• OPINION

  Can we still unite to do big things?

  Oped, Kevin Watkins, Published on 19/05/2022

  » When US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau opened the Bretton Woods Conference almost 80 years ago, he reminded delegates that failures of international cooperation had led to the Great Depression, social division and ultimately war. "Prosperity, like peace, is indivisible," he concluded, "we cannot afford to have it scattered here or there among the fortunate ... Poverty, wherever it exists, is menacing to us all."

• OPINION

  Scrutiny of assets a must

  News, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2021

  » As waging war on corruption in the public sector is a core policy declared by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, there should be no excuse for his assets and wealth to be withheld from the public.

• OPINION

  Boost Asean growth by promoting universal access

  News, Published on 29/12/2020

  » In recent decades, the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which represents more than 620 million people across 10 member states, has experienced rapid socio-economic growth. The distribution of this prosperity though has not been uniform. Inequities abound, with no better example than the 3-4 million children in the region who still do not have access to basic primary level education.

• OPINION

  Land saga a test of morals

  News, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2019

  » The recent land scandal involving the outspoken MP for Ratchaburi, Pareena Kraikupt, poses a major challenge to the principles of land reform for needy farmers.

• OPINION

  Lead by example

  News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2019

  » As Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared fighting corruption in the public sector as one of his government's policies in parliament yesterday, he and his cabinet ministers must not just live up to this promise, but also lead by example. Submitting their asset and debt declaration to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in a transparent and honest manner is the first step for them to prove that this is not just an empty promise.

• OPINION

  Scandal needs closer watch

  News, Editorial, Published on 03/12/2018

  » It has been a year since Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon showed off his diamonds and a costly watch too ostentatiously to miss. It occurred at Government House as ministers gathered for a portrait-photoshoot of the "Prayut 5" cabinet. Gen Prawit raised his hand to shield his eyes from the sun, his cuff shot up, and Bangkok Post photographer Chanat Katanyu framed and caught the display of costly bling in a now-classic photo.

• OPINION

  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.

• OPINION

  Fate's clock ticking faster for Prawit, PM

  News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 17/01/2018

  » From what started as the unveiling of an undeclared Richard Mille, the luxury wristwatch scandal embroiling Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has turned into a saga of a seemingly endless list of undeclared timepieces.

• OPINION

  'Phuyai' must lead kids by good example

  News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/01/2018

  » As National Children's Day draws near, it's time for the public to pay attention to the annual slogan (<i>kham kwan</i>) thought up each year by the prime minister of the day for kids.

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