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Enlist qualified school teachers
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2020
» If Thai children are to receive the very best learning experience, the authorities must revamp child protection policies in the education system and ensure that all school faculty staff members are qualified to work with young students.
Education needs revamp
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2020
» The abuse of kindergarten children at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School should not be allowed to end with penalties only for the local administration.
Curing ailing health scheme
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2020
» On Tuesday, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government approved a proposal to allow local administrative offices to take over the administration of the healthcare budget allocated to areas under their jurisdiction and switch to electronic forms of budget disbursement. This is a crucial and forward-looking public health policy decision.
Virus axes noble deeds
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2020
» Covid-19 has dealt a heavy blow not only to the public, but also to state agencies. Among them is the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) which has found that its revenue from services and fees has shrunk considerably by 15 billion baht this year.
No more delay tactics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2020
» Now it is certain that some form of local elections -- which have been put on hold since the military regime took power in 2014 -- will take place this year as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday broke his silence on this issue.
Treat the students fairly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2020
» Halt the harassment. Stop the intimidation. Put on hold any attempt to punish school students who display the three-finger salute or white ribbons ostensibly to show solidarity with the pro-democracy rallies.
Heritage loss is shameful
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/06/2020
» The demolition of a building over a century old, touted as part of the historical legacy of Phrae province, by a private constructor commissioned for a restoration project, is causing a public uproar.
Common ticket vows fall flat
News, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2020
» Earlier this month, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha inaugurated a 4.3-kilometre extension of the BTS Skytrain from Kasetsart University to the Royal Forest Department. The event was marked with official fanfare but city residents had little reason to cheer. Over the past year, various extensions have sprung across the city connecting commuters from all corners to the mass transit system. However, transit operators have not been able to get one crucial thing right -- introducing a robust common ticketing system.
Activist saga casts dark stain
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2020
» The mysterious disappearance of an activist in exile has put another black mark against Thailand's human rights record.
Steep online learning curve
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2020
» The government's remote learning project has provided a valuable lesson -- all those involved still face a steep learning curve when it comes to this particular subject.