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Safety failures cost lives
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2026
» First and foremost, this newspaper extends its condolences to the families of the victims of two deadly crane collapses -- one on Wednesday at a railway construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province, and another yesterday on a section of Rama II Highway in Samut Sakhon. We join the public in praying for those injured and receiving treatment in hospital, hoping for their full recovery.
Jingoism goes too far
News, Published on 17/12/2025
» As the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia drag into a second week, it has become increasingly clear that the fighting has spiralled far beyond any reasonable proportion.
Temple angst misplaced
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2025
» Once again, Phu Man Fah temple is dominating headlines as Cambodia has vented its anger about a construction project at the monastery, smearing it as an "Angkor Wat replica".
Heritage unwrecked
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/03/2025
» At last, a compromise has been reached on the controversial train station of the Ayutthaya high-speed rail project as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has agreed to revise the project blueprint so as to mitigate adverse effects on the former capital's heritage value.
BJT-friendly Senate sits pretty, for now
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/03/2025
» The vote by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) board on March 6 to limit its probe into the Senate election to money laundering alone, ditching complaints of criminal association, shows the two coalition parties, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai (BJT), embracing political compromise after their high-profile showdown.
High-risk buses must go
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/03/2025
» A recent crash involving a double-decker bus in Nadi district of Prachin Buri that killed more than a dozen passengers is another attestation of loopholes in traffic law enforcement that make sections of roads in this country a death trap.
Provincial election battle lines drawn
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/01/2025
» The countdown has begun for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections on Saturday in what is shaping up to be a fierce race.
Net the big crooks
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/01/2025
» Re: "Cop course for Chinese investigated", (BP, Jan 4).
Elephant plans need public input
Editorial, Published on 29/12/2024
» The killing of a tourist by a wild elephant in Phu Kradueng National Park this month has underscored the urgent need for stricter safety measures at tourist attractions near elephant habitats.
Like bamboo swaying in the wind
News, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 18/11/2024
» When a powerful country comes courting, a smaller country is wise not to reject the courtship out of hand, even if it isn't fully swayed or convinced. The lesser of the two powers may appear to be an eager, willing and ready partner, but there may well be a measure of ambiguity behind the ready acquiescence and responsive smile.