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Still not learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Anutin government recently launched a national committee to investigate mistakes made during Hat Yai flood management. The goal of the committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno and flood experts, is to "draw lessons" from the Hat Yai flood disaster, with the hope that such lessons will improve future disaster preparedness.
Condo ruling a warning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2025
» After a decade, the attempt by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to demolish a high-rise building in Soi Ruamrudee in the capital is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.
China expands grip on wind energy
News, Ron Bousso, Published on 30/10/2025
» European governments seeking to expand offshore wind power are increasingly wary of Chinese companies' involvement. Countering China's dominance will be time-consuming and expensive, but political pressure and national security concerns may give the region little choice.
Asean's regroup requires deep reforms
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/10/2025
» If Asean's 58 years thus far have been about resilience and playing a central organising role in promoting regional security and stability, its next decade will determine whether the Southeast Asian bloc can adapt and remain relevant. After the crises in Myanmar and along the Thai-Cambodian border, Asean's credibility has never been more in doubt. To regain its effectiveness as Southeast Asia's one and only agency, Asean needs to move away from the ritualistic diplomacy of mundane meetings to far-reaching reforms that chart new ways of making things work.
No more pardons
Postbag, Published on 04/10/2025
» Re: "Legal eagles voice worries over Thaksin's pardon bid", (BP, Oct 1).
When Labubu dolls transform into a protest symbol
Oped, Jackie Mansky, Published on 17/09/2025
» I was surprised to see Labubus, the mega-popular toy monsters with Puck-like grins, staring at me in the crowd at anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles in June.
The need to address fossil fuels beyond the ICJ
News, Jemilah Mahmood & Adam Farhan, Published on 06/09/2025
» In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark Advisory Opinion: states may be violating international law by facilitating fossil fuel consumption, subsidising production, and issuing permits that enable expansion of extraction and use.
From camps to jobs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai cabinet will soon be a thing of the past. Yet, it should be remembered for its decision last Tuesday to approve a labour policy that allows refugees and displaced persons living in nine camps along the Thai-Myanmar border to work.
Donald Trump buys time with weapons for Kyiv
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/07/2025
» There was rejoicing when US President Donald Trump announced that he was going to let Ukraine have weapons after all, but it was conspicuously contained joy. Half-smiles and sighs of relief were plentiful; cheers were absent or faked.
Can Pheu Thai retain its grip on power?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/07/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra reappeared in politics after a conspicuous absence following the leak of the phone conversation between his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn and former Cambodian PM Hun Sen.