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Under the weather
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2023
» The collapse of a fabric roof at Indoor Stadium Huamark has stoked fears about the safety of operating in public buildings.
Righting land deed wrongs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2023
» A court saga over land ownership involving Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement, suggests managing state land can be a messy business.
Si Thep counters 'Thai' history
Editorial, Published on 01/10/2023
» Thailand rejoiced last week as the ancient town of Si Thep in Phetchabun province secured the esteemed Unesco World Heritage Site status. Si Thep, however, is more than just an archaeological treasure. It is a window into Thailand's multicultural society before the emergence of kingdoms and nation states. Si Thep is reshaping Thailand's history, and it should be incorporated into the country's history textbooks.
DNA tests a good start
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Criminal Court's decision to jail the former director of Kaeng Krachan National Park should have made Pinnapa Prueksapan, the widow of missing activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen, feel vindicated after years spent seeking justice for her husband.
It's time to pass the baton
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be in a good mood recently, exuding the air of a detached ruler who has finally realized it is time for him to leave.
Politics, sports don't mix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT), which oversees football, futsal and beach football, has made national headlines over the past few days, but not in a good way.
Temple row needs fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2023
» A long-standing row between the abbot of Wat Kalaya and the noble Pravitra family demonstrates loopholes in conservation laws and poor enforcement as several heritage places are being threatened in the name of development.
China ties challenge
News, Editorial, Published on 03/07/2023
» On July 1, Thailand and China marked the 48th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, amid efforts by both countries to strengthen bilateral ties across various domains.
Brakes on seawalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2023
» The new environmental law on seawall project development is a real celebration of World Ocean Day, which fell on Thursday. The long overdue environmental code that requires environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for such structures is expected to help slow down the rapid development of seawall projects in coastal areas.
Delay torture law no more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2023
» After a long waiting game, the police and other law enforcement agencies must fully implement the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act after the Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled 8-1 against an executive decree postponing the enforcement of sections 22-25 of the Act until October this year, calling it unconstitutional.