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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).
Charter bill still afloat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2025
» The month of December commences amid considerable political uncertainty. As parliament is set to convene its extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to deliberate the proposed changes to the charter, to be followed by a regular session the day after, speculation mounts that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul may attempt to dissolve the House early -- in a bid to counter the Pheu Thai Party's threatened no-confidence motion.
In defence of encryption for a digital future
Oped, Sally Wentworth, Published on 22/10/2025
» Encryption, the simple act of scrambling data so that it cannot be read by third parties, keeps us, our loved ones, and our communities safe by protecting everything from private messages to online-banking details and medical records. It is the foundation of trust in our digital society, as crucial for personal security as it is for national security.
Amnesty hopes rise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2025
» The House of Representatives made good progress in pushing for the long-awaited amnesty bill this month. The bill, which is now known as the "peace-building legislation", was submitted early this month to the Lower House.
Waste scheme falters
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2025
» Public confusion and registration system glitches beset the launch of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's "No Mixed Waste" programme that took effect yesterday.
Anutin govt's options on global stage
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office minus the luxury of a honeymoon period. His government has only a four-month window to rewire and lay the foundations of foreign policy before parliament is dissolved due to its minority status, with an election scheduled for April 2026.
Bridge of fantasy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2025
» Re: "Land Bridge falls flat", (BP, July 13).
Not so pretty
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2025
» Re: "'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise", (Business, May 10).
The roadway to enabling governance
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 30/04/2025
» On May 11, communities across Thailand will vote in 2,469 municipal elections. Despite these polls being routine, they are a pivotal test of the country's commitment to moral leadership and enabling governance at the grassroots level.
Olympic Committee vote drama settles
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2025
» It is a relief that the commotion surrounding Tuesday's election of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand's (NOCT) new president has finally petered out.