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Soft power left idle
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2025
» A change in government can create a sense of renewal and excitement. New faces in the cabinet and new policies give the public hope for improved public administration and service.
OTOP rejig overdue
News, Editorial, Published on 18/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently addressed a gathering in Udon Thani, where he revealed plans for an overhaul of the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) project.
Open up reserved jobs
News, Editorial, Published on 28/10/2024
» The recent mass arrests of over 2,000 undocumented foreign workers -- including 1,289 Myanmar nationals, along with Cambodians, Lao, Vietnamese, and others -- have spotlighted a pressing issue in the labour market.
Important to invest in cultural assets
Oped, Brian Mertens, Published on 15/02/2024
» Thailand's vast architectural and cultural heritage is more than just a source of enjoyment and public pride. It is probably the nation's most important resource besides its people. And heritage empowers the people. It supports social and economic welfare in lots of ways. It's worth taking care of.
You too, may one day have your own satellite
News, Tim Culpan, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Space Race, launched more than 60 years ago, kickstarted an unprecedented boom in travel and communications beyond our planet. But it was a realm only available to national governments with multibillion-dollar budgets. Private industry has now taken over the sector, making personal satellite ownership a fast-approaching reality for consumers.
Ripe time for culture-based action
Oped, Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi & Margareth Menezes, Published on 14/12/2023
» Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, from the food we produce and our health to global peace and security. But the climate crisis is transforming not only our natural ecosystems but also our social and cultural landscapes, eroding our tangible and intangible heritage and practices, and depriving us of precious sources of resilience, meaning, identity, and knowledge.
Protect Si Thep's people, not just site
Oped, Phacharaphorn Phanomvan, Published on 28/09/2023
» The deal is done. Si Thep has officially become Thailand's seventh official Unesco World Heritage Site. However, the Unesco listing is only half the battle. Now, work must start on rolling out the government's conservation plan, which should be improved.
School holidays are for learning
Oped, Mariano Carrera, Published on 06/04/2023
» School holidays are a time for students to learn something different from what they study at school. They can learn some practical skills, or learn about subjects that interest them. By continually learning, children grow into adults who are aware of their environment and are open to learning more. They can adapt to the changing environment and "roll with the flow". Baby boomers, in particular, like to boast about their ability to change jobs and lifestyles easily when things don't go their way. Sadly, school holidays are not seen as a learning opportunity but rather a period of relaxation (for some) and enforced babysitting for others. This is confusing, especially when with shortening innovation cycles, continuous learning is now more important than ever.
A brighter future for Thailand's past
Oped, Bilaibhan Sampatsiri, Published on 21/07/2022
» Every year brings Thailand a new buzz phrase that academics, officials and the news media chant like a mantra hoping that it will unlock a better future. Digital hub. Smart city. The metaverse.
Nix naga, add values
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2022
» If the Department of Cultural Promotion has its way, Thailand will have the naga, a mythical snake, as a national symbol.