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Fine-tune visa policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2025
» In the wake of reports about the kidnapping of several Chinese citizens by scam syndicates operating across the border in Myanmar, Senator Wanchai Ekpornpich urged the government to urgently review Thailand's visa-free policy, which was recently expanded to include visitors from 93 countries and territories.
Farewell Wanchai, a friend and colleague
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/12/2024
» I was deeply saddened to hear that my good friend and colleague Wanchai Rujawongsanti passed away earlier this week at the young age of 61 after losing a battle with cancer. I worked with him on the sports desk at the Bangkok Post for two decades and it was a time I will always cherish.
Edging towards a moment of truth
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/08/2023
» It appears that Thailand may, finally, have its 30th prime minister after the joint sitting of the House and Senate tomorrow -- after a general election that took place three months ago on May 14 -- if everything goes smoothly. That is what many people, the private sector in particular, are expecting. But uncertainty still prevails.
Wanchai out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2023
» A negative gesture by outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri towards Pheu Thai's prospective "landslide" victory and its candidacy for the premiership has cast the upper house in bad light.
Senate must prove mettle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2022
» Today will be a chance for the 250 appointed senators to prove their mettle. By late evening, the 250 members of the Upper House and 500 MPs in the Lower House are expected to have cast votes on a charter amendment seeking to strip the Senate of its power to take part in electing a prime minister.
No more nepotism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2022
» A report revealing that a number of military-appointed senators have practised nepotism by hiring their relatives as assistants or working teams has caused a stir.
Treat Karen-style farming with respect
Oped, Prasarn Marukpitak, Published on 02/04/2022
» Slash-and-burn farming is real. So is the rotational farming system practised by the Karens and other ethnic minority groups.
Panel must be trustworthy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2021
» Almost a year after its establishment, the national reconciliation committee has made little, if any, progress in nurturing unity in the country. This is not a surprise though.
Blight on democracy
News, Editorial, Published on 21/06/2021
» For those who follow Thai politics, there's nothing more interesting than the parliament session to be convened this week.
Act to avert bloodshed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/08/2020
» As the country plunges into a deep divide, with the possibility of violent confrontations, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government cannot remain idle and must take action to avert what could become a national crisis.