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MPs' pensions on the line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2026
» A bleak economic outlook driven by the oil crisis has prompted renewed calls for a review of the pension scheme for former members of parliament, which critics say has become a heavy burden on taxpayers.
12-hour backlash
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/03/2026
» Re: "Nurses oppose 12-hour shifts", (BP, March 23).
Fix Thailand's data confusion
Oped, Jompon Pitaksantayothin, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand has made significant strides in building a data governance framework, most notably through the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2019. Data now underpins how citizens exercise their rights, how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and ultimately, how democracy is sustained.
Breaking men: a conscript's tale
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 19/01/2026
» His face looks tired and strained. His voice trembles, carrying the pain and bitterness from the dehumanisation he endured as a conscript.
Bots mar SSO debate
News, Editorial, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is once again at the centre of an embarrassing controversy following a recent online public hearing on reform of the pension formula for insured workers under Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act.
Ending IUU fishing, forced labour
Oped, Fildza Nabila Avianti, Published on 10/10/2025
» 'He promised me a high salary and a bonus from the captain every time the ship docks.'
Soft power left idle
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2025
» A change in government can create a sense of renewal and excitement. New faces in the cabinet and new policies give the public hope for improved public administration and service.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Govt keen to dangle debt relief
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent idea to solve the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the household debt sector is just a further extension of two similar programmes introduced by a previous Pheu Thai-led government to ease the financial burden of small debtors and SMEs.
Ex-FAT chief must front up
Editorial, Published on 23/03/2025
» Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang, former head of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), owes the public a clear explanation regarding accusations levelled against him by the executive board of the national football body.