• OPINION

  Held Uyghurs need asylum

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/03/2024

  » Today, exactly 10 years ago, Thai police arrested 350 Uyghurs in a forest along the Thai-Malaysian border in Songkhla on suspicion of passing illegally through the country en route to Malaysia to seek asylum. After the arrests, which grabbed global headlines, the Uyghurs were separated to face different destinies. The Prayut government sent 109 back to China, as requested by Beijing.

• OPINION

  Justice for Wanchalearm

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2024

  » Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok has become a new political destination in Thai politics following convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole last Sunday.

• OPINION

  Time for gun limits

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2024

  » Earlier this month, the Interior Ministry submitted a draft of an amnesty decree to the cabinet that would see individuals in possession of illegal firearms cleared of all charges if they turn in their weapons to authorities within 120 days of the decree taking effect.

• OPINION

  Thaksin case leaves stain

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2024

  » Finally, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has never stayed even a night in jail since returning from self-imposed exile in August, is to gain his freedom when he is discharged on parole, probably today.

• OPINION

  Asean's hope for Myanmar

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2024

  » As the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup fell this week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has made some progress in its peace efforts for its isolated member.

• OPINION

  Time for panda rethink

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2024

  » Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was thrilled that his request for another panda was well received by Beijing. It's understood the animal will be leased like its predecessors, Lin Hui and Xuang Xuang, formerly the star attractions of Chiang Mai Zoo. The duo arrived in Thailand in 2003, triggering "panda fever" in the tropical country. More than 7.4 million people visited the zoo over the course of 19 years, from 2003 to 2022.

• OPINION

  Klity Creek revisited

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2024

  » Despite a court victory for cleanup efforts and an investment of over 800 million baht of taxpayers' money to rid Klity Creek of toxic lead sediment, the creek remains as polluted as ever.

• OPINION

  Another year, same blasts

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/01/2024

  » Tomorrow, the Lower House Committee on Industry will summon the five ministries responsible to discuss how to improve safety at fireworks factories following reports that a facility in Suphan Buri, where a deadly blast that killed 23 people occurred last Wednesday, may have had 500 kilogrammes of explosive materials stored inside.

• OPINION

  National Defence College course sparks buzz

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2023

  » A new course launched by the National Defence College (NDC) that fosters networking among middle-level military personnel, state officials and businesspeople has caused a stir with critics saying it deepens patronage culture.

• OPINION

  Make safety a priority

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2023

  » The past weekend saw the festive spirit return to Bangkok, although the collective mood might have been merrier had there not been reports of two accidents at city train construction sites.

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