Showing 1 - 10 of 32
Climate finance for urban resilience
News, Imran Arif, Published on 29/10/2025
» Heavy rainfall and floods continue to plague Thailand's cities. A trifecta of heavier-than-usual rainfall exacerbated by the La Niña weather pattern, unsafe overcapacities at major dams, and unusually high sea tides is a stern reminder of how vulnerable Thailand's urban centres are amid the world's changing climate.
Bandhu Savali dies at 91
News, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thanpuying Bandhu Savali Kitiyakara, the mother of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha, passed away on Tuesday. She was 91 years old.
Leave no farmer behind
News, Editorial, Published on 03/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently launched an initiative aimed at transforming Thailand, already a major food exporter, into a global agriculture hub. Such an ambition is not new for the government, but the plan faces numerous challenges.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2023
» Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.
Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.
Move Forward leader eyes 100 parliament seats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2022
» Opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Saturday told members that he expects to win 100 seats in parliament at the next election, which would see the progressives able to appoint their choice of prime minister in the ensuing House vote.
Argy-bargy on wages
News, Penchan Charoensuthipanม Mongkol Bangprapa and Satid Sootipunya, Published on 01/05/2022
» Being paid 340 baht a day, according to Suthichai Pongpinijkul, 26, is not a sufficient wage to live on.
Wherefore art thou Pita?
News, Published on 08/01/2022
» The year may not have started out on a positive note for Move Forward Party's (MFP) Pita Limjaroenrat, some of whose supporters are having second thoughts about his sincerity in forging democracy.
Very Orwellian
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2021
» Before I start, I should note that I do not wear a tin foil hat and that it has been a while since my last reading of 1984.