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Religion not the answer
News, Editorial, Published on 15/02/2020
» Members of the House committee on religion, art and culture seem to believe that adding an extra 80 hours a year to compulsory religion and "morality" teaching in public schools is a practical way to reduce violence in society.
Land talks must tackle bad laws
News, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2020
» Progress in negotiations between the state and poor villagers, led by the land rights advocacy group People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move), over chronic land-related conflicts shows that there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
Graft panel delivers zip
News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2020
» Thailand has rarely been short of allegations of graft and misconduct associated with public offices, and the recent allegations of shady business operations within the barracks come as no surprise. Given the country's notoriety in this area, the public's expectations of deliverables from the House committee on anti-corruption and misconduct are high. But the committee has delivered next to nothing.
'Crisis' plan is censorship
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2020
» If the measure proposed by Digital Economy and Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta to have state agencies dictate news coverage during "times of crisis" is adopted, it could further undermine press freedom and people's right to information.
Spend budget wisely
News, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2020
» The Finance Ministry has finalised arrangements for 20 billion baht of loans from local banks to cover the national budget which will be made available immediately.
EC credibility put to test
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2020
» Despite being the keeper of rules, the Election Commission (EC) never really informed political parties that there are regulations barring them from taking out loans.
A dagger to democracy
News, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2020
» Following the Constitutional Court ruling yesterday that disbanded the opposition Future Forward Party (FFP), Thailand's deeply entrenched political uncertainty has embarked on a new, but familiar, chapter.
Learn from Phu Kradueng fire
News, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2020
» A recent bushfire that destroyed vast forest area in Phu Kradueng National Park in the northeastern province of Loei is a wake-up call for better forest management in the park, one of the country's best known destinations.
Reshuffle may stir recovery
News, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2020
» The latest economic growth figures indicate it is time for the government to revamp its economic team.
Censure saga is not a game
News, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2020
» Finally, the entire country can witness a political duel between the government and opposition after the House convened for the long-awaited no-confidence motion on Monday.