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Projecting hope for a world in turmoil
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 10/04/2026
» Today, the world is witnessing the most explosive situation since World War II, all too visible in conflicts such as the Iran war.
Government stability tests performance
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has gone from strength to strength, leveraging a stopgap minority government late last year into solid majority rule after the Feb 8 election.
Expat fare snub
Postbag, Published on 28/03/2026
» Re: "Why we need walkable cities", (Life, March 21).
Free food sparks outcry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2026
» Criticism over free meals provided to our lawmakers has been reported in the media for years. Often, during parliamentary sessions, outlets -- including this newspaper -- highlight massive food waste afterwards.
Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
Long stay doubts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/03/2026
» Re: "30-day visa-free stay 'sufficient', says minister", (BP, March 21) & "Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up" & "Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa", (BP, March 18).
Act now on mental health
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2026
» The report of the death of a fourth-year medical student in Songkhla province this week raises alarm bells about growing mental health problems in Thailand.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Another NACC debacle
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2026
» Last week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) dismissed a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration.
No child should learn hungry
Editorial, Published on 15/03/2026
» A teacher in a remote mountain school was charged with corruption for letting hungry students share lunch. He has now been cleared, but the policy that put him on trial needs to change.