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The remarkable rise of Rukchanok ‘Ice’ Srinork
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 06/02/2026
» No matter what happens on Sunday election, one fact is already sealed. Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a former lawmaker representing the People’s Party, is now the most popular politician in Thai history. The word “female” is almost redundant.
Pageant fallout
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/11/2025
» Re: "Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe in Thailand", (BP, Nov 6). There was an international furore a couple of weeks back over comments made by the co-organiser of the Miss Universe Pageant, Nawat Itsaragrisil, to Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch.
Double standards
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Senate's decision to punish Senator Nantana Nantavaropas for a "serious ethical violation" is doing more harm than good to the Upper House's image, as it exposes the double standards in Thailand's political landscape.
Is 'Gun' a loose cannon?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2025
» At this moment in time, few people probably don't know who influencer Guntouch "Gun" Pongpaiboonwet is. Over the past few months, he has been on the frontline conducting an eerie campaign on the Thai-Cambodian border in the hope of removing Cambodian encroachers from Nong Chan and Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo province.
Lumpini gets a facelift
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2025
» Lumpini Park in the heart of Bangkok is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a much-needed facelift.
Why they fear Pita
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2025
» Re: "Pita vows a comeback in 9 years to be 'best prime minister'", (BP, May 5).
Bad money won
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2025
» Re: "Outlook dour after January SET decline", (Business, Feb 15).
Time to overhaul outdated fine system
Oped, Khemmapat Trisadikoon & Chattrika Napatanapong, Published on 28/08/2024
» If you think our legal system is fair by imposing the same penalty on everyone for the same offence, think again.
Digital wallet tokens could hit scheme
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 08/08/2024
» I bet the government never thought of this when they thought of the Digital Wallet scheme. It probably does not make sense to it that there could be millions of people shunning pseudo money, namely Digital Wallet Tokens (DWTs). Perhaps, in the government's mind, a DWT is almost on a par with genuine money -- fiat money.
Fixing Thailand's cannabis regulations
Oped, Kiratipong Naewmalee & Chanisara Dumkum, Published on 08/05/2024
» When cannabis was removed from the Narcotics Code in 2021, widespread, unregulated usage sparked a public outcry, calling for immediate governmental intervention to rectify the situation.