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    Just for defence

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2023

    » Re: "Defence body eyes reform", (BP, June 2).

  • OPINION

    Will post-2023 culture shock see progressives thrive?

    Oped, Published on 10/06/2023

    » Move Forward, an off-shoot of the now-defunct Future Forward Party, signifies a wind of change, a new direction for the country. Unlike other parties, the MFP's ambition is broader and aims to change the country not only politically but culturally too. The party has allied itself with young people with a desire for a more responsive democratic process.

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    Threat of air pollution, climate change

    Oped, Published on 10/06/2023

    » In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the invisible killer is recognisable across urban and rural landscapes. At least 40,000 premature deaths occur in Thailand every year due to air pollution exposure and the respiratory, cardiovascular, lung cancer, and other diseases it causes, making it arguably the single greatest environmental threat to the health and well-being of Thailand's population.

  • OPINION

    All talk, no dialogue on Asian security

    Oped, Published on 10/06/2023

    » The International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri-La Dialogue has wrapped up its meeting in Singapore. The context for this year's summit was not propitious: Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine grinds on, while Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his uncompromising approach to global affairs.

  • OPINION

    Brakes on seawalls

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2023

    » The new environmental law on seawall project development is a real celebration of World Ocean Day, which fell on Thursday. The long overdue environmental code that requires environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for such structures is expected to help slow down the rapid development of seawall projects in coastal areas.

  • OPINION

    Invest in our doctors

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2023

    » The shortage of medical personnel is not a new issue; indeed the problem has been part of the public health system for decades. Yet, the matter was brought up again this week following a viral Facebook post by actress Noppasorn "Puimek" Veerayuthawilai, who graduated from the faculty of medicine at Rangsit University.

  • OPINION

    Pita's big mess

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/06/2023

    » Re: "Pita 'has sold iTV shares' ", (BP, June 6).

  • OPINION

    Can insurance come to our climate rescue?

    Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 09/06/2023

    » California's fall from grace has been steep and swift, and now even the insurance companies are pulling out. The two biggest American home insurance companies, State Farm and Allstate, announced last week that they will stop selling insurance policies to Californians. Why? Climate change-related wildfires are making it too risky to insure Californian houses.

  • OPINION

    Oceans need collaborative effort

    Oped, Published on 09/06/2023

    » As we mark the World Ocean Day 2023 this week, we should take a moment to consider the work that still needs to be done. From marine pollution and climate change to unsustainable practices and declining populations of endangered species, the challenges we face are immense. In the Arafura and Timor Seas (ATS) region, which encompasses Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste, these countries are working together to protect and preserve this vital oceanic expanse for future generations.

  • OPINION

    China, India have fewer people than the UN thinks

    Oped, Published on 09/06/2023

    » In April, the United Nations estimated that India had overtaken China as the world's most populous country. While the announcement received a great deal of media attention, India's 2024 census will likely reveal that the UN's projections have been vastly overestimated.

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