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EC must act, not observe
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2026
» With less than a week to go before the national election, reports of vote-buying are growing louder -- and more brazen.
Another health app
News, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Public Health Ministry is set to relaunch its Mohpromt application next month, pivoting from its role as a central platform for Covid-19 vaccinations to a comprehensive digital health "super app".
Support virtual banks
News, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2023
» Last week, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) decided it will grant only three virtual bank licences in the initial phase of introducing advancements in financial services. While this decision has disappointed other operators, many take this as a debut for virtual banking services in the country.
Point system can deter bad drivers
News, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Police and the Land Transport Department say a demerit point system will be introduced on Jan 9. The move is a bid to improve road safety in a country known to have the deadliest roads in Southeast Asia.
Gig workers left to go it alone
News, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2022
» On a busy Thursday afternoon in downtown Bangkok, 800 motorcycle delivery drivers clad in iconic green vests converged to protest in front of Grab headquarters on Phetchaburi Road to air their frustration towards its new policy which requires drivers to book a time slot and area to work in.
More agile Covid curbs needed
News, Editorial, Published on 08/05/2022
» Reports that the government is considering scrapping the Thailand Pass for locals re-entering the country is welcome news as it will eliminate another travel restriction.
Pall hangs over China's Games
News, Editorial, Published on 30/01/2022
» The Beijing Winter Olympics begin on Feb 4 -- and not without controversy given they are taking place as Beijing wrestles with human rights issues.
Phuket curbs welcome
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2021
» The government has made the right decision in imposing tough conditions for reopening Phuket to foreign visitors from July 1.
Academy leads way
News, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2021
» The Chulabhorn Royal Academy's procurement of one million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine as an "alternative vaccine" for the country should be use as a model for the government in securing more such alternative vaccines.
Vaccine a help but no panacea
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2021
» For a couple of weeks prior to the flop that will be this year's Songkran holiday, the stage truly looked set for the triumphant return of domestic tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on travel plans all over Thailand. Then a third wave of coronavirus poured cold water on all the excitement, just as it was about to heat up. But can anyone really say they were taken by surprise by the setback, given the lack of preparedness on the ground, both from the side of the authorities, as well as the public?