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    The threat posed by Cambodia's new strongman

    News, Published on 26/04/2024

    » Although 2024 is being heralded as a banner year for elections, with dozens of countries -- representing more than half the global population -- holding polls, for some, it marks the nadir of democracy. Cambodia is one such case.

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    Thai police graft highlights bigger issues

    News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/04/2024

    » There is no bigger news on the current Thai political scene than corruption among the top echelons of the police force. At issue is the tussle between Thailand's two senior-most cops, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, both accusing each other of being on the take. Their high-stakes feud would normally be a run-of-the-mill story for the infamously shady Thai police but this case has become a mirror and microcosm of structural graft that is corroding the highest corridors of politics, economy, and society.

  • OPINION

    Navigating Thailand's energy transition

    Oped, Published on 25/04/2024

    » In Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP) — a blueprint outlining the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037 — a small portion of nuclear energy is included as one form of alternative energy.

  • OPINION

    The future of Bangkok-Dhaka ties

    Oped, Published on 25/04/2024

    » With Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina having arrived in Bangkok to attend the eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (Escap) from April 24-29, the stage is set for Bangladesh and Thailand to embark on a journey of enhanced cooperation.

  • OPINION

    Will US military aid to Ukraine tip the scales?

    Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/04/2024

    » 'I've said before, you do the right thing and you let the chips fall where they may," said Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. The chips being the 10 or 20,000 extra Ukrainians who died needlessly during the six months when the Republican Party blocked the sending of any more US military aid to Ukraine.

  • OPINION

    A fund for toxic waste

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2024

    » Accidents involving toxic waste are not unusual in Thailand. With weak law enforcement and irresponsible operators, Thai society has been affected by several accidents and threats caused by toxic waste management or the lack thereof.

  • OPINION

    It's getting too hot to vote in India

    News, David Fickling, Published on 24/04/2024

    » How do you run a democracy when the mercury rises above 40 degrees Celsius? That's the problem faced by voters in India. A swath of the country's east is sweltering under a heatwave. The city centre of Kolkata has emptied out, schools have cancelled classes, and one TV presenter collapsed on air with heat stroke.

  • OPINION

    Seniors not a burden

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024

    » The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.

  • OPINION

    Thai-Israeli relations need recalibrating

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/04/2024

    » This year, Thailand and Israel celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties. Obviously, this comes during a period of great strain for Israel and the broader Middle East. Amidst it all, Thailand must recalibrate one of its most important foreign policies in the Middle East; otherwise, there will be nothing to celebrate.

  • OPINION

    Your allergies really are getting much worse

    News, Published on 23/04/2024

    » If you've sensed that your allergies are getting worse each year, it's not your imagination: Allergy season in the US is getting longer and more intense. You can thank climate change for your misery. And yet we're not doing enough -- to slow down climate change, of course, but to recognise and respond to its very clear health effects.

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