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Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
Floods a wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/11/2025
» Fears of an epic flood similar to the catastrophic inundation of 2011 have returned to haunt the public once again.
Debt woes far from over
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2024
» The news about a 72-year-old woman who was beaten up by debt collectors last week has cast doubts on the supposed successes of the government's campaign to combat loansharking.
CEO solution won't work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin administration's decision to revive the idea of turning governors into chief executive officers (CEO) of their respective provinces has raised many eyebrows.
Thailand can be Asia's food powerhouse
Oped, Jacques-Chai Chomthongdi, Published on 29/09/2023
» It comes as no surprise that the challenges and hardships faced by Thai farmers were among the key themes during the recent 50-minute policy statements delivered by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin to the parliament. These challenges have plagued Thailand for generations, and it is high time we seek innovative solutions to address them.
Inclusivity vital to businesses' lasting survival
News, Fiona Jarden & Jacques-Chai Chomthongdi, Published on 24/04/2023
» When car maker Henry Ford said these famous words "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business" many years ago, he meant companies have a larger role in society beyond making profit. Fast forward to the 21st century and we are living in times where businesses that make nothing but money are out of business.
A flood of confusion
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2022
» For the past two months, vast areas of the upper part of the country have been ravaged by flooding. In fact, from Sept 28 to yesterday, 54 provinces were affected including at least 240,066 households in 71,344 villages of 262 districts.
Chadchart needs more time on the job
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitttipunt has come under fire from critics over failing to solve flood problems in the capital after it was lashed with heavy rain last Tuesday night.
TGE aiming to raise B1.2bn through IPO
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/08/2022
» Thachang Green Energy Plc (TGE), a local biomass power plant developer and operator, is preparing to raise funds worth 1.2 billion baht through an initial public offering (IPO), in a move to support its three waste-to-energy projects.
Flood ritual dies hard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2022
» Fears of flooding have returned again with news the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will discharge more water from the Chao Phraya dam in Chai Nat to accommodate run-off from the North.