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OPINION

Elephants need space

Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2026

» Elephants hold a special place in the hearts of Thais. The latest evidence was Wednesday's protest following the death of Seedor Hu Pab, a male elephant that died on Feb 3 during a ham-fisted relocation attempt by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).

OPINION

One year of marriage equality

Oped, Niamh Collier-Smith, Published on 13/02/2026

» Every year on Feb 14, the world pauses to celebrate love -- traditionally through flowers, romance and promises. But this Valentine's Day in Thailand goes beyond sentiment, marking over one full year of legal marriage equality.

OPINION

Emerging markets stand strong

Oped, Kristalina Georgieva and Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Published on 12/02/2026

» It used to be that when advanced economies sneezed, emerging markets caught a cold. That is no longer true. Following recent global shocks, such as the post-pandemic inflation surge and a new wave of tariffs, emerging markets have held up well. Inflation has continued to slow, currencies have generally retained their value, and debt issuance costs have remained at manageable levels. There has been no sign of the kind of financial turbulence that came with past economic shocks.

OPINION

The remarkable rise of Rukchanok ‘Ice’ Srinork

Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 06/02/2026

» No matter what happens on Sunday election, one fact is already sealed. Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a former lawmaker representing the People’s Party, is now the most popular politician in Thai history. The word “female” is almost redundant.

OPINION

School bus safety ignored

Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/02/2026

» In January alone, there were eight school bus accidents, the Thailand Consumer Council says -- a prominent civic group campaigning for school bus safety. These incidents claimed one life and injured 122 others, yet they were treated as snippet news that drew little public attention.

OPINION

Decriminalising sex work needs clarity

Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026

» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.