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Fraud sweep causes fallout
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2025
» In principle, any government deserves praise for efforts to tackle online fraud and mule accounts. However, the latest attempt by the Bank of Thailand (BoT), the cyber police under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the police, and commercial banks has drawn condemnation, rather than praise.
What's behind DSI transfer?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2023
» Just one day after Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol, chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), told the media he was not facing pressure as he investigated a high-profile case involving pork smuggling networks, the cabinet transferred him from the DSI.
The fight against drugs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2023
» It should be good news that the Srettha government will make the fight against narcotics part of the national agenda. Announced on Sunday by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the news has garnered mixed reactions, especially among human rights activists, which is understandable.
Time to get tough with Ponzi schemes
Oped, Chanisara Dumkum, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Forex-3D fraud with its many victims is just one of a plethora of financial scams in the country. Now that an investigation is underway, a number of socialites, including some well-known entertainers who are allegedly linked to the high-profile scam, have been charged with collusion or even imprisoned.
Curb dodgy durian trade
News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2022
» The rise in the discovery of substandard durians meant for export to China is raising an alarm in the local durian industry.
Stay in, stay safe
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/01/2021
» Prasit Wanapa, Dean of Siriraj Hospital's Faculty of Medicine, has posted a "Most Urgent" request on his FaceBook page, warning that medical staff caring for Covid-19 patients might get overwhelmed unless people leave home only if absolutely necessary. We should all comply.
Immigration games
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/12/2020
» I, like nearly 90% of all foreigners living here in Thailand, am getting tired of going to immigration for our yearly visa renewal, only to find out that we did not follow the "rules of the day". We want immigration to state a clear policy of what is, or is not, required to renew our visas. To that end, we ask:
Not a republic fan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/12/2020
» I am sorry that Wason thinks I have fallen for a conservative ploy regarding Thailand becoming a republic. Far from it. Perhaps I did not make myself clear. My last sentence clearly states that to achieve the protester aims they should stick to reform. That includes the lese majeste law surely. Nothing to do with becoming a republic.
Age-old corruption
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/10/2020
» Re "Vicha report hopes dim", (Editorial, Oct 5).