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Bad monks erode trust
News, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2025
» The recent scandal involving a former abbot of the renowned Wat Rai Khing, accused of embezzling over 300 million baht to fund an online gambling addiction, is deeply disturbing but not surprising. It will not be the last blow to public faith in the Thai Sangha unless meaningful and fundamental reform is made.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
Thailand's interface with new FTAs
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 21/12/2023
» The power of data in the expanding panorama of digital trade is becoming an essential component of commercial relations, especially recent free trade areas (FTAs). As Thailand is now exploring new agreements on its western flank (such as with South Asia, Gulf countries and Europe) and on its eastern flank (such as with Pacific rim countries, interlinking with the Indian Ocean), what are some of the stakes deserving careful reflection?
Time to be up-front
News, Postbag, Published on 28/12/2022
» Re: "Panel set to begin probe into warship tragedy," (BP, Dec 27).
Civic study can help make solid citizens
News, Prasarn Marukpitak, Published on 08/08/2022
» In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.
Govt's muddled priorities
News, Postbag, Published on 31/01/2021
» Re: "Time to open schools", (Opinion Jan.29).
'New normal' needs shift from bad old habits
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 28/04/2020
» As the number of new Covid-19 cases comes down to single-digit figures, there is plenty of talk about easing the lockdown and returning to a "new normal".
Living in the past
News, Postbag, Published on 13/10/2019
» If ever there was conclusive proof needed that the army is dangerously out of touch with the reality of modern Thailand, Gen Apirat Kongsompong has just provided it (BP, Oct 12).
Forest peoples key to climate solutions
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 13/08/2019
» With Greenland's ice sheet now melting at a rate of up to 4.4 million swimming pools per day, Bangkok could be submerged under water much sooner than we had thought.
Chiang Mai growth not so bad
News, Postbag, Published on 13/01/2019
» Re: "Chiang Mai spoiled", (PostBag, Jan 10). Unlike Lungstib -- who asks (rhetorically) "can anyone explain why there are at least 50 times as many supermarkets, 100 times as many apartment blocks, and 500 times as many vehicles" as there were in 1988? -- I love Chiang Mai the way it is and look forward to even more development.