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Searing heat a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2023
» On April 15, the northern province of Tak reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thailand since records began, with daytime temperatures peaking at 45.4C. While almost a month has passed since and Thailand is entering the wet season, the extreme heat shows no signs of abating.
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Move beyond nationalism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2022
» The emergence of ultranationalist sentiment in Cambodia following the box-office success of the Thai period romcom Love Destiny, or Bupphesanniwas 2, is very unfortunate.
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War on Amnesty the wrong battle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2021
» As a government that was transformed from a military regime, the government hardly has an impressive track record when it comes to protecting human rights, but waging a war against Amnesty International Thailand seems a step too far.
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Vaccine a help but no panacea
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2021
» For a couple of weeks prior to the flop that will be this year's Songkran holiday, the stage truly looked set for the triumphant return of domestic tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on travel plans all over Thailand. Then a third wave of coronavirus poured cold water on all the excitement, just as it was about to heat up. But can anyone really say they were taken by surprise by the setback, given the lack of preparedness on the ground, both from the side of the authorities, as well as the public?
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Water wastage feeds drought
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2020
» Just because there is a lot of rain at the moment, it doesn't mean that the country is out of the woods yet. Despite the intense showers seen all across the country, Thailand still is in the middle of the worst drought that it has seen in over 40 years.
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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.
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A TiP from the US
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2018
» The US State Department will soon release its annual report on human trafficking around the world. The benchmark Trafficking in Persons Report has been used almost exclusively by the government to measure its progress or, in the two years after the coup, lack of progress, in cracking down on the problem. For two years, Thailand was rated among the few "worst in the world" countries for its performance. This year, the regime is hoping for a second promotion in the rankings, and at least a spoonful of praise.
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Hypocrisy on abortion
News, Editorial, Published on 21/11/2017
» The arrest of a nurse for providing abortions in Nakhon Ratchasima should serve as a wake-up call on this important social issue. Suwanna Kaewsawang, 56, a certified health care professional, was charged with operating an abortion service in her converted apartment. While her legal case continues, it is clear that officials of the Ministry of Public Health -- who directed the police raid -- are far behind the curve on a subject no one really wants to talk about, but must.
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Too late to halt 2018 poll
News, Editorial, Published on 20/06/2017
» Almost four weeks ago, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha veered away from his usual Friday evening listing of accomplishments. In an unusual departure, the prime minister turned to partisan politics. He unveiled what he called his four key questions about election and politicians, and asked the public to send him their answers. The obvious implication, which was drawn by the whole country, is that he is considering yet another delay to national elections and a return to the democratic process he first promised for 2015.
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No avoiding taking tax cheats to task
News, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2016
» In response to the massive Panama Papers leak, which has revealed the names of individuals linked to 214,000 companies which park their money overseas, Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office announced on Friday that it would investigate those whose names appear.
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