• OPINION

  The meaning of giving

  News, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2015

  » As the spirit of giving is celebrated worldwide today, Christmas this year also coincides with the Buddhist holy day, or wan phra, which also emphasises the importance of giving.

• OPINION

  Navy's 'toys' indefensible

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2017

  » Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, the minister for defence, has confirmed the Royal Thai Navy will spend 13.5 billion baht for one Chinese-made submarine, delivery guaranteed in 2017. Plans to spend 27 billion baht for two additional subs have been approved in principle. It is a disappointing rejection of both public and expert opinion that opposes the long drawn-out plan to equip the navy with submarines on every conceivable ground imaginable.

• OPINION

  Get smart about raising children's IQs

  News, Editorial, Published on 04/09/2016

  » One of the most important things a society can do is raise the next generation of children to be all they can be. Children who get the best start in life, who are fed properly, who learn to play and whose brains are pushed to reach their potential are more likely to develop into successful, intelligent adults. It begins in the womb, with a mother's diet affecting brain development, and continues most crucially in the early years when motor skills are learned and behaviour is formed. It is incumbent on parents, communities and national governments to provide children with the same opportunities to succeed.

• OPINION

  Support fort community

  News, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2016

  » In a bid to prove that its existence can be part of city conservation and development, the Mahakan Fort community, a group of people faced with an eviction order by the state, is set to launch its conservation plan to the public tomorrow.

• OPINION

  Seniors not a burden

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024

  » The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.

• OPINION

  Defusing heritage rows

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2024

  » As the Songkran water-splashing festival draws to a close in Thailand and Cambodia, the war of words among netizens -- sparked by a Thai influencer who made sarcastic comments about the Khmer New Year -- drags on.

• OPINION

  Dying from debt

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2024

  » The recent gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl by her debt-ridden father in the northern province of Uttaradit raises doubts about the attempts of the Srettha Thavisin government to solve informal debt problems and related loopholes.

• OPINION

  Seek casino referendum

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2024

  » If the Srettha government is to proceed with its plan to build entertainment complexes with casinos, it must first seek a referendum.

• OPINION

  Parliament tug-of-war

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2024

  » The Pheu Thai-led coalition government and the opposition are bracing for a showdown in a general debate which starts today.

• OPINION

  Protect migrant kids

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2024

  » A temple raid in Lop Buri has sparked concern over forced deportations after a group of 19 stateless children enrolled in a monkhood ordination programme were ejected from their class and transferred to the border province of Chiang Rai.

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