• OPINION

  Support for nuns long overdue

  News, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2022

  » The constitution guarantees gender equality. Why do female monastics not receive state support as monks do then? The Thai Nuns Institute raised this question last month at parliament. They are still waiting for an answer.

• OPINION

  Five-star salaries too fat

  News, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2018

  » In a move that has perplexed many, the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday approved in principle a bill that aims to "legalise" the fat pay cheques of generals, admirals and air chief marshals who have been awarded the "special" five-star rank in the military.

• OPINION

  Wage hike offers only small relief

  News, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2019

  » The new minimum daily wage rate, with a few baht increase depending on location, will take effect as of Wednesday in what is dubbed a tiny new year's gift for labourers.

• OPINION

  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.

• OPINION

  Teacher's Day realities

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2024

  » Teachers across the country are honoured on Tuesday on Teacher's Day with praise and blessings that should make them proud of their careers.

• OPINION

  Change calls for real guts

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2023

  » Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wowed some members of the public after he donated his six-digit income, monthly salary and his allowance as a premier to some charities.

• OPINION

  Modern parents need full support

  Editorial, Published on 24/09/2023

  » When it comes to demographics, Thailand is unique compared to its neighbours in Southeast Asia, in more ways than one.

• OPINION

  Food waste hard to bear

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2023

  » Our lawmakers are currently debating the new government's policies and proposed budget in parliament. Yet the latest scandal about parliament's whopping food budget and shameful waste of its canteen food serve as a mirror for lawmakers to look at their own behaviour.

• OPINION

  PM must fix many pressing issues

  Editorial, Published on 27/08/2023

  » After months of jostling and wrangling, Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party assumed the title of 30th Prime Minister of Thailand last week. After nine years under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Mr Srettha, a successful businessman representing a civilian elected government, heralds a new era of hope and belief that he can be the man to steer the ship straight and fix the structural issues that have long plagued the country.

• OPINION

  Srettha sees plate fill up

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/08/2023

  » More than three months since the May 14 general election and after a series of elaborate political dramas, Thailand finally has a new prime minister.

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