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News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 20/12/2017
» Of late, there has been a lot of "feel-good" news about Thailand, ranging from the improved economic outlook to international recognition. But doubts remain over whether it is time to celebrate.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/12/2017
» At this time of the year, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration introduces giveaway packages, branded as New Year "gifts" for Thais, probably in an effort to maintain its "return happiness to the people" promise.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 29/11/2017
» While many people may be disappointed with the answer Thailand's Maria Poonlertlarp gave during the Q&A round of this year's Miss Universe contest on Monday, the question remains: Should we blame her for that answer?
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 06/12/2017
» At times, state authorities put in place policies and measures that, despite goodwill, raise questions about their practicality, such as the ban on passengers riding in the cargo bed of pickup trucks during the Songkran festival. Some of them, which cause adverse impacts on various people, trigger controversy and a public outcry.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 08/11/2017
» Even though it's mostly still speculation, the idea that the military regime may form a political party has ignited a huge debate.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 15/11/2017
» A recent report about the low proficiency in English of Thai students came as no surprise to many. What this tells us is that we cannot not give up, but must try harder.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 22/11/2017
» After running the country for more than three years, it appears the military regime is beginning to understand the problems with the Thai economy.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 01/11/2017
» The recent exposure on social media of a male model who appears to live a life of comfort but holds a state welfare card meant for the poor has not only baffled many netizens, but also brought into question the credibility of the screening process in this new scheme.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 18/10/2017
» Honoured as the agriculture king, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej strove to develop Thailand's agriculture sector to improve the livelihoods of farmers, especially through rice cultivation methods and farming experiments which are evident in many royally initiated projects. But our own agriculture authorities seem to be doing the opposite with their latest push to revise the law on plant varieties.
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 20/09/2017
» The Chartthaipattana Party's syrupy invitation to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay on in power for years to come is disappointing but hardly a surprise.