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Taming the 'black swan' for sustainable recovery
Oped, Don Pramudwinai, Published on 19/02/2021
» The year 2020 was truly a disruptive time in world history. The fast-spreading Covid-19 pandemic managed to halt even the wave of globalisation and compelled governments to go into lockdown. Businesses were forced to close, in some cases leading to furloughs or unemployment, and further widening the existing social inequalities. Everyone came to the realisation that business would never again be the same, and began to accept the concept of a "new normal."
Masks no hardship
News, Postbag, Published on 01/02/2021
» The anti-lockdown people are really getting desperate in airing their concerns. It is not clear how, why, or if Covid-19 cases are higher in Democrat than Republican states.
Pandemic no time to play favourites
News, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2021
» A pandemic, by its very definition, affects the entire world without exception. After all, viruses -- be it the novel coronavirus, polio, or HIV -- do not discriminate on the basis of background.
Not ready for online classes
News, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2021
» Not only has the resurgence of the novel coronavirus hit the country's public health sector -- and subsequently, its economy -- hard, but it has also exposed the disparities in the nation's education system.
No more 'turning a blind eye'
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/12/2020
» 'Find the bad people," said an emotionally-charged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday when he talked about the human trafficking gangs responsible for smuggling migrant workers from Myanmar into Thailand, blamed for the current Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon province.
Migrant workers need better welfare
News, Published on 22/12/2020
» The number 2,482,256 is not a combination that will win Thailand's lottery top prize, but it is nonetheless a lucky number as it represents the total registered migrant workers with the Ministry of Labour during the pandemic. As such, they should have received the protections prescribed under Thai labour laws. But not everyone has been treated the same way or received the incentives to which they are entitled. Lots of loopholes prevail and exploitation remains a problem.
Stop the cyber bullies
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2020
» When Pacharaporn Chantarapradit, a young beauty contestant vying for the Miss Grand 2020 title, voiced support for the pro-democracy demonstrators during a question-and-answer session, she might have expected some criticism. But some of those who disagreed with her views went too far.
South link needs clarity
News, Editorial, Published on 14/09/2020
» As plans for a southern land bridge make the headlines once again, doubts are growing on whether the multi-billion-baht project will ever materialise, despite its economic benefits.
Virus drills a necessity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2020
» In a bid to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19 infections, the government has launched two days of drills for several state agencies in 11 vulnerable provinces, including Bangkok.
Sealing virus loopholes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2020
» As the country readies to welcome back migrant workers, state authorities are obliged to intensify measures to the maximum to seal the loopholes and prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections.