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Baht too bold?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/10/2024
» Re: "Stronger baht eats into collection", (Business, Oct 30). The Thai baht has been strong for some months versus almost all other currencies.
Sunscreen and our move towards a sun-safe future
Oped, Charlotte Mathieson, Published on 14/09/2024
» It's April 2000. I'm 14 years old, lying on a beach in the Bahamas, a bottle of SPF 20 at my side. I periodically check to see how my suntan is developing, watching with fascination as my pale white skin turns a deep, chestnut brown. Through the headphones of my Discman, Baz Luhrmann is telling the class of '99 to "trust me on the sunscreen". I nod along to the beat, oblivious to the irony. Luhrmann's caution is ahead of the curve.
Thaksin reclaims political centre stage
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/08/2024
» As the Pheu Thai Party was busy forming a new cabinet, Thaksin Shinawatra re-consolidated his power in the blink of an eye. Few, if any, political observers would have imagined this phenomenon in almost two decades of colour-coded politics that saw Thaksin, for much of that time, living in self-imposed exile.
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.
Adaptability is key to national survival
Oped, Charika Channuntapipat and Pongtat Vanichanan, Published on 04/01/2023
» Covid-19. Technological disruption. Climate crisis. These have happened at a rapid pace that challenges the adaptability of people around the world. Is Thailand prepared to withstand these challenges? Ask the children -- the future of the country -- and their answers, according to the 2018 PISA Survey of 15-year-old children around the world, are not so encouraging.
Climate change is making us sick
Oped, Naveen Rao and Eloise Todd, Published on 27/12/2022
» A day before the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) began, a group of global experts convened by The Lancet published a report about the adverse health effects of climate change. Their conclusion was as jarring as it was straightforward: human health is at the mercy of fossil fuels.
The rebranding of 'big brother' Gen Prawit
Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/09/2022
» A day after Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended from his prime ministerial duties, Paiboon Nititawan, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, was handing out a biography on Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, now acting PM, to reporters.
Thai army still region's top usurper
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 06/02/2021
» In less than a month, we have witnessed two intriguing -- or one could say diametrically opposite -- political events.
Light at end of tunnel for unity panel?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/11/2020
» At first glance, it seems the formation of the reconciliation committee has hit a snag as the idea is opposed by some opposition parties, and the anti-dictatorship movement. But there are signs that those opposed to it may get back to the negotiating table, signalling light at the end of the tunnel.
Writing’s on wall for our democracy
Oped, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/01/2018
» The other day I saw some graffiti in a public toilet. It read, ars longa, vita brevis. Art is long, life is short, as the popular translation goes. Like a street artist, I decided to vandalise it, scratching out and changing the first bit with my poor Latin: dictatura longa, vita brevis. Dictatorship is long, life is short.