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  • OPINION

    Phuket image suffering

    News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2022

    » The island of Phuket is one of the world's top tourist destinations. However, during the past two years, the local economy has slowed after the pandemic hit the tourism sector, which accounts for 70–80% of Phuket's economic growth.

  • OPINION

    Test kit snags worsen

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2022

    » The threat posed by the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant makes rapid testing more than necessary. Yet the high prices of test kits and shortage of supply have made containing the pandemic that much harder.

  • OPINION

    Military deals need scrutiny

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2022

    » On this date each year, the military marks the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with pomp and pageantry, with soldiers marching to showcase the forces' strength and solidarity. In the past couple of years, the celebration has improved for the better, with more social campaigns incorporated into the activities for the day, in an effort to keep the military relevant to society in the modern age.

  • OPINION

    Nation needs PM, not Santa

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2021

    » With the New Year nearly upon us, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has been quick to play Santa, with a sackful of presents unveiled to please the public over the festive period.

  • OPINION

    Covid policy flip-flops

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2021

    » The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is enough of a threat that the last thing that society needs is more flip-flopping and a lack of preparedness from the authorities.

  • OPINION

    Verdict cause for cheer

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2021

    » On Wednesday, Thais witnessed justice being served fair and square. In a trial that will be remembered as a landmark environmental case, the Supreme Court handed down jail terms of about three years to construction tycoon Premchai Karnasutra and two accomplices for poaching in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • OPINION

    Poll-delaying ruse must end

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2021

    » Claims by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that it has to delay the long-awaited Bangkok governor election out of concern over possible political turmoil are utter nonsense. Prime Minister Prayut recently told the media the government is "still looking for an appropriate time" for the pivotal election, which has been put on hold since he staged a coup in 2014.

  • OPINION

    Futsal case a test of ethics

    News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2021

    » Last week, a group of 65 state teachers in Nakhon Ratchasima embroiled in the controversial graft scandal involving local futsal court construction made a public plea for forgiveness and assistance.

  • OPINION

    Still a chance to tweak reopening

    News, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2021

    » The final destination is ultimately the same, but the path to endemicity will vary from country to country. For Thailand, despite the all-round optimism surrounding the country's long-awaited reopening tomorrow, the road towards the goal of living side-by-side with Covid-19 is looking to be a bumpy one -- because many of the policies required to move towards recovery were poorly targeted, mistimed and short-sighted.

  • OPINION

    Poverty slide can be arrested

    News, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2021

    » Covid-19 will have faded as an immediate threat in a few years. Yet its effect will last longer. Governments across the world, including Thailand, will face huge challenges in trying to finance the economic recovery programme that will be needed when countries get back on their feet.

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