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Sinking reputation
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2024
» The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the country's worst maritime tragedies.
Target for cuts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/03/2024
» Re: "Agencies ordered to cut waste", (BP, March 8).
Who will benefit?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
Spend more wisely
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/11/2023
» Re: "China-made sub engine is now 'ok'", (BP, Nov 21).
No to navy salvage
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2023
» Re: "Vessel yet to be salvaged", (BP, March 30).
Don’t rush sub deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/02/2023
» As the current government’s term will soon end, it’s bewildering to see how the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is apparently speeding up its decision-making process on whether it will continue with a highly questionable submarine procurement from China.
Sunken trust in navy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2022
» The sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai was a shocking tragedy that has left Thai society greatly dismayed. Having faithfully served the nation for almost 36 years, withstanding rough seas and journeying as far afield as Australia, the well-maintained corvette sunk in tumultuous waters on Sunday, not far from the coast of Bang Saphan district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Time to step into sub deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/11/2022
» The government should have stepped in when a party contracted by the state failed to meet its obligations.
Better ways to spend B22.5bn than on two subs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/08/2020
» As I saw my Bangkok-bound train approaching Yala train station last week, I hoped the ride would be a perfect end to my nostalgic trip to the southern province, my second in recent years. In the latest visit I was glad the time-capsuled town showed signs of change, with new chic cafes, restaurants and hotels opening.