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Lawlessness hits South
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2025
» An armed and violent gold shop robbery at a Big C shopping mall in Narathiwat on Sunday has shifted much-needed attention towards security and public safety issues in restive southern provinces.
Losing the narrative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2025
» Since the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia began and up until the recently brokered ceasefire, Thailand has struggled to present its position to the world.
Protecting culture is key
News, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2025
» The latest cabinet shakeup has shifted the spotlight onto the Ministry of Culture. Officials of this usually quiet ministry received their new, high-profile minister yesterday, who was only days before suspended as prime minister. Paetongtarn Shinawatra swiftly moved her office from Government House to the Ministry of Culture yesterday, creating a buzz among officials and the public alike.
Transport tops clean air tasks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2024
» This week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a walking-cycling promotion to tackle the city's notorious traffic congestion. Quite an ambition.
Thicha's exit sparks unease
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2024
» The news that prominent child rights advocate Thicha Nanakorn will not have her contract renewed for the position of Ban Kanchana-pisek remand home director has caused a stir.
City Hall's duty of care
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2024
» Last week, the public learned of two cases of sexual harassment involving high-ranking government officials.
Air quality vs tradition
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2024
» Over the past few years, government agencies have tried, with limited success, to convince worshippers to stop burning incense during Chinese New Year in Thailand.
National Defence College course sparks buzz
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2023
» A new course launched by the National Defence College (NDC) that fosters networking among middle-level military personnel, state officials and businesspeople has caused a stir with critics saying it deepens patronage culture.
City can't ignore PM2.5
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2023
» It appears the cool weather is dissipating, but Bangkok residents can count on the health-hazardous fine dust PM2.5 to hang around.
Pollution won't fix itself
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/10/2022
» Fine dust has been a long-standing nightmare for Bangkok residents at this time of the year.