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Who runs Red Line?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/01/2026
» Re: "Red Line B40 daily fare cap starts", (BP, Dec 2, 2025). I'm just curious whether the Red Line commuter trains are under the jurisdiction of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) or the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
America's new age of empire dawns
Oped, Joseph E Stiglitz, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump has drawn a wave of criticism for his actions in Venezuela, violations of international law, disdain for longstanding norms, and threats against other countries -- not least allies like Denmark and Canada. Around the world, there is a palpable sense of uncertainty and foreboding. But it should already be obvious that things will not end well, neither for the United States nor the rest of the world.
'Land bridge' will harm nature
Oped, Kitichate Sridith, Published on 31/12/2025
» The end of 2025 brought Thais the good news that one of the world's most endangered felines -- the flat-headed cat -- has not gone extinct in our nation, as had long been feared. But our natural heritage is under relentless pressure. We need to treat our habitats, flora and fauna as assets that demand science-led protection.
Another wasted year in Thai politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/12/2025
» As Thailand winds down 2025 with an early election looming on Feb 8, the most consequential issue to watch in the coming year will be whether recent topsy-turvy political patterns of polls, protests, and military and judicial interventions give way to a compromise between the old guard clinging on to vested interests and the new generation clamouring for reform and change.
Gates' 'truth' about climate change
Oped, Peter Singer, Published on 14/11/2025
» Ahead of this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), now underway in Belém, Brazil, Bill Gates, who chairs and funds the foundation that bears his name, released an essay entitled "Three tough truths about climate". The first of these truths is: "Climate change is a serious problem, but it will not be the end of civilisation."
Learn from Singapore
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/11/2025
» Re: "Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive: TCC responds to PM's fare warning", (BP, Oct 11).
Meters won't end taxi woes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2025
» It is no secret that Bangkok's taxi service is plagued with problems, which multiple governments have tried to fix over the years to no avail. The most recent effort to reform the system is a good start, but it will take more than new meters to solve the issues haunting the city's taxi service.
Fare hike fury
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/09/2025
» Re: "Cabs can catch up", (Editorial, May 27).
Pheu Thai must pivot
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party, once a titan in Thai politics, has no time to waste in regathering its bearings. As its ministers and administrative staff collect their belongings at Government House, the party must reflect on its short-lived, arguably ineffective tenure and urgently transform itself into a viable choice for voters.
Demographic time bomb threatens Chinese society
Oped, Nancy Qian, Published on 22/08/2025
» News stories about China nowadays largely focus on geopolitical developments, particularly the Sino-American rivalry. But China's 1.4 billion people, while aware of these issues, are more preoccupied with a problem that hits much closer to home: their shrinking families.