• OPINION

  Sinking reputation

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2024

  » The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the country's worst maritime tragedies.

• OPINION

  A lesson in geopolitics

  News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2024

  » The hiccup in the planned salvage operations for the US-built HTMS Sukhothai of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) serves as a stark lesson for Thailand. It underscores the need for greater prudence in navigating security issues, especially amid escalating geopolitical conflicts and power struggles among superpowers.

• OPINION

  New ministry risks sinking

  News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2022

  » The brainchild of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to create a ministry of water has been well received, and if he had his way, it would be launched this year and touted as a highly desirable destination for ambitious politicians. The big question is whether the new ministry can live up to that billing without becoming just another cash sponge for big-ticket projects that do little to solve the real problems.

• OPINION

  Save big cities in Asia from sinking

  News, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2021

  » Earlier this month results from a study by consultancy firm Verisk Maplecroft deemed densely populated Asia as the most environmentally at-risk area in the world. How badly did the region fare?

• OPINION

  Stop the city sinking

  News, Editorial, Published on 25/07/2015

  » The report should have been alarming. It should have shaken all authorities to the core and sent them into a frantic mode searching for a possible solution.

• OPINION

  Sinking of bill bodes ill

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2021

  » Following the fierce showdown between the opposition bloc and the governing coalition, which had the backing of the pro-military Senate, parliament on Wednesday night sank the charter amendment bill -- a move that bodes ill for the country's return to democracy.

• OPINION

  Revamping child policy

  News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2024

  » For National Children's Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised no more dinosaur displays at the Government House like the ones the previous administration used to hold.

• OPINION

  Don't ignore safety rules

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/08/2023

  » A recent tragedy in which two tourists died in a boating accident off the coast of Phetchaburi last week speaks to the urgent need to improve safety standards across the transport network.

• OPINION

  Sunken trust in navy

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2022

  » The sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai was a shocking tragedy that has left Thai society greatly dismayed. Having faithfully served the nation for almost 36 years, withstanding rough seas and journeying as far afield as Australia, the well-maintained corvette sunk in tumultuous waters on Sunday, not far from the coast of Bang Saphan district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

• OPINION

  Subs need trusted parts

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/08/2022

  » The Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to purchase submarines is seemingly sinking to the bottom of the ocean after a Chinese supplier reportedly admitted it could not meet its contractual obligations.

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