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Move Forward Party must not betray trust
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) seems to have a knack for shooting itself in the foot. Instead of making an internal probe a showcase for responsibility in Thai politics, its investigation into two male MPs accused of sexual harassment has backfired, raising doubts about the party's stance on accountability and gender equality.
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No place for scare tactics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2023
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and pro-status quo elements like the army have launched a fear-mongering campaign, laden with ultra-nationalist content, in the lead-up to Sunday's election.
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Revisit poll expense rules
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/12/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) proposal governing the expenses on election campaign limits for parties and MPs has caused a stir.
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Lottery needs a proper fix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2022
» It appeared as a happy ending for struggling lottery vendors who decided to end a rally after their demands for government assistance in securing a quota of cheaper tickets were met. However, only time will tell whether the vendors' plight will really be resolved.
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Close land tax loophole
News, Editorial, Published on 30/05/2022
» An attempt by a major property developer to promote a "green" campaign has backfired, after the project was accused of being a means to avoid paying land taxes.
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City poll a harbinger?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/05/2022
» Chadchart Sittipunt's landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in Bangkok on May 22 has helped restore hope that the political divisions which have riven society for nearly two decades may be drawing to a close.
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Time to reform parole system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Ministry of Justice should have been praised for its policy for pardoning prisoners. Yet the way it has managed the pardon system only invites more questions which have backfired on the noble policy.
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New season for labourers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/11/2021
» The end of this year will be remembered as the season of reopening -- a sign that society is returning to normalcy after living under a quasi-straitjacket lifestyle under the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Give migrant workers jabs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2021
» The Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) deserves praise for launching a Covid-19 vaccination campaign for undocumented migrant workers and refugees. Without legal status, they have been left without medical treatments and vaccines.
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Old woes will dog new era
News, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2019
» Wednesday's joint session of parliament to vote for the country's 30th prime minister raised the curtain on a new, post-coup political era. It will be another chapter in Thailand's political history where its democracy, half-baked as it may seem, will be tested.
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