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Buddhism is always oddly political
Oped, Guanxiong Qi, Published on 29/11/2024
» On the upcoming Wednesday, a grand ceremony will be held at Sanam Luang to welcome a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. China is sending a precious piece of Buddha relics to Thailand for a 72-day procession in celebration of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. This piece of Buddha's remains, referred to as the "Buddha Tooth Relic from the Lingguang Temple", is arguably one of the most important Buddhist treasures ever discovered in China.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.
Royal Thai Police probe lacks results
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/06/2024
» The much-awaited findings of a probe into the conflict between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn are a major let-down.
Govt has a knack for self-sabotage
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/06/2024
» Behind the backdrop of a sluggish economy, Thailand is entering a new phase of political uncertainty that threatens to drive the government into turmoil and plunge the ailing economy into deeper trouble.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
It's time to pass the baton
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to be in a good mood recently, exuding the air of a detached ruler who has finally realized it is time for him to leave.
All eyes on PM vote motion
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/08/2023
» Society is holding its breath as the Constitutional Court will decide today if it will accept for deliberation -- or reject -- a petition by the Ombudsman regarding the use of the parliamentary meeting rules to reject the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
High-wage cheer
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/06/2023
» Re: "Analysts anticipate more rate hikes", (Business, June 3).
Welfare state likely
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/06/2023
» Re: "Getting ready for a new economic era", (Opinion, June 1).
Fair's fair in share game
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2023
» The case of media share ownership is returning to haunt Thai politics -- especially the Move Forward Party (MFP).