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Show leadership, drop promenade
News, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2020
» The Administrative Court last week shocked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) by issuing an injunction on the Chao Phraya Riverside Promenade -- a controversial project that features a gigantic concrete structure, which many say will cause irreversible damage to the river, which is seen as the country's artery.
Drought plans need revamp
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2020
» Despite the government foreseeing the likelihood of the worst drought crisis in 40 years, and announcing a plan to tackle it last year, several measures being implemented over the past month to deal with water scarcity appear to be knee-jerk and impromptu in nature.
Visa move will stem outbreak
News, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2020
» The proposal by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend visas-on-arrival for Chinese travellers should be greeted as a measured, rational and necessary step to contain the spread of Wuhan coronavirus. However, the need for practical preventive measures should not be seen as a free pass to unleash xenophobia against Chinese people.
Get virus act together
News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2020
» Unlike medical professionals who have proven their competence in responding to the coronavirus outbreak, political leaders do not appear to be getting a grip on the situation or getting their act together.
Don't drop 'Billy' murder charges
News, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2020
» The decision of public prosecutors to spare former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and his team from murder and other serious charges in the missing Karen activist case has caused a stir, and also poses serious questions regarding the standard of the country's justice system.
Keep virus guard up
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2020
» As the Lunar New Year begins on Friday, there is a fear the spread of a novel coronavirus could accelerate as people shop, eat and travel, especially as there will likely be a larger number of tourists coming here for the holidays from China where the outbreak began.
Save people from PM2.5
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2020
» As the concentration of ultra-fine toxic PM2.5 dust has once again risen to levels considered unsafe for human health in the capital and several other provinces over the past week, the government's efforts to tackle key factors contributing to pollution have been criticised as too little, too late.
Time to rein in bank fees
News, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2020
» Most consumers of financial services in Thailand have been charged here and there for almost every kind of transaction and service contract they entered into without banks providing clarification about relevant operational costs. Worse still, they have not had much choice in the matter as most banks apply fees and charges.
Running toward a crisis
News, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2020
» With two major political gatherings, one seeking to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from power and the other throwing its support behind him, going on over the weekend, it cannot be denied that the country is on the brink of plunging into a new round of crisis.
School bullying can't be ignored
News, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2020
» In a week when the country is celebrating National Children's Day, reports have emerged of continued widespread school bullying across the country.