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Education system in dire need of reform
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/09/2023
» Thailand's education appears to continue in its sorry state despite the new faces at Government House and two ministries directly in charge of the issue.
Voters already settled on choice for Bangkok governor
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/05/2022
» Bangkok voters have already decided who they want to be the new city governor, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll, which concluded there will be no surprises on polling day.
Big banners backfire on Bangkok governor candidates
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/04/2022
» Most candidates for the post of Bangkok governor are hastily replacing their large campaign signs with a slimmer version to appease public anger.
It's time to take Prayut at his word
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/08/2015
» In Prayut we trust? Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha made it clear, again, on his weekly show on Friday night, that he had no desire to stay longer in office and is looking forward to an elected government taking over Government House from him.
Yingluck pleas will struggle to be heard
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/01/2015
» Democracy in Thailand did not die on Jan 23, 2015 when the National Legislative Assembly voted to retroactively axe Yingluck Shinawatra from the premier's position and slap a five-year ban on politics for her.
Up the creek, preferably with a paddle
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/12/2014
» As time goes by, passengers on Thailand's meandering ship of state are slowly getting an idea of their final destination as decreed by the superstitious figure of "Pae" − a mythical Chinese river pilot of legendary status.
Academic freedom curbs decried
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/09/2014
» Human Rights Watch called on the government on Saturday to end attempts to curb academic freedom in the wake of a ban on a seminar at Thammasat University.
Mahidol leads Thai universities in Asia
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/09/2014
» Mahidol University leads Thai universities in a new ranking of Asia's top 50 universities.
Aftershocks expected to continue in Chiang Rai through Sept
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/08/2014
» Monday's large aftershock in Chiang Rai's Mae Suai district has deepened worries that similarly sized temblors could continue for weeks.
Trains to Kanchanaburi back to normal
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 29/07/2014
» The Kanchanaburi train route has been reopened after railway gangs cleared the track for normal service on Monday night.