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    Angkhana fights on after 20 long years

    News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2024

    » During the peak of the violence in the Deep South, prominent human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit was abducted and disappeared without a trace on March 12, 2004. Despite two decades having passed, truth and justice remain elusive, compounding his family's pain stemming from an unjust justice system.

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    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.

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    Eras Tour a wake-up call

    News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2024

    » In the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore, the Thai government -- instead of trying to emulate our nice neighbour's shrewd stratagem in paying artists not to play in neighbouring nations -- should focus on the fundamental problem that Thailand, despite being a preferred tourist destination, is not a priority choice for acclaimed concerts.

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    Suvarnabhumi can shine again

    Editorial, Published on 10/03/2024

    » When it was opened to the public in 2006, Suvarnabhumi Airport reflected the mood and aspirations of the entire nation. The airport's main terminal -- a sprawling glass-and-steel structure that covered an area of about 500,000 square metres before its subsequent expansions -- was designed to look like a floating pavilion, its undulating canopy creating an illusion of space. The airport's design language is worlds apart from Don Mueang's, and the message to arriving passengers that Thailand, like its gleaming, brand-new airport, is open and ready to take a step into modernity was clear.

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    Trans brawl reveals 'a lot'

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2024

    » Despite police denials, the recent street brawls between Thai and Filipina transsexuals on Sukhumvit exposed the existence of an underground sex business in this bustling nightlife spot of Bangkok.

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    A working disaster

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/03/2024

    » As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, Thailand’s Lower House has just squandered an excellent chance to improve gender equality in the workplace.

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    Gender equality still falls short

    Editorial, Published on 03/03/2024

    » As the world prepares to commemorate International Women's Day on Friday, the recent tragedy involving the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Chonlada "Noon" Muthuwong has cast a stark light on the persistent violence against women in Thailand.

  • News & article

    Time for a recharge

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/03/2024

    » A power bank explosion on board a domestic flight that caused a fire in midair has raised concerns over safety measures regarding the widely used electrical device.

  • News & article

    Skills crisis like no other

    News, Editorial, Published on 26/02/2024

    » Thailand has so many challenges and problems concerning politics, corruption and the environment.

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    Ramp up role in the region

    News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2024

    » The Srettha administration deserves praise for running a proactive foreign policy that aims to see the country play a leading role in the region. Yet there are critical issues that demand urgent government attention.

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