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Act fast on swine flu
News, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2019
» The emergence of an H1N1 "swine flu" epidemic with heavy fatalities in Myanmar, an immediate neighbour of ours, should put Thai health officials on red alert.
It's time to tackle tourist scammers
News, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2019
» A tourist scam in Phuket has prompted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to raise concern about the adverse impact such incidents may have. He has warned tourist operators not to exploit tourists or the province's reputation will be tarnished.
Make zebra crossings safe
News, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2019
» Wilawan "Linchee" Poommala had a bright future ahead of her. Tragically, she was killed in a crash at a zebra crossing in the capital on July 1.
Libra plan calls for care
News, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2019
» Facebook's plan to launch its own digital currency called Libra in 2020 has put global financial institutions on alert, pondering how to take action. Thailand is no exception.
Witch-hunts must end
News, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2019
» More than forty years ago, anti-monarchy accusations were among the propaganda tools used by far-right elements against student activists in the lead-up to the crackdown and massacre of at least 41 of them in October 1976.
Hold the EC accountable
News, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2019
» Given that its seven commissioners were chosen directly by the military regime's lawmakers, the Election Commission (EC) should have tried to prove it is politically impartial and independent to gain the public's trust.
Prem leaves a rich legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 27/05/2019
» With the sudden passing of Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, president of the Privy Council, Thailand has lost a revered figure who gained deep respect from members of the armed forces and also those in the political arena.
Politicians must put public first
News, Editorial, Published on 26/05/2019
» The near-derailing of the first session of the House of Representatives yesterday reflects the unhealthy state of the country's national politics in the post-coup era.
Please, please mind the gap
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2019
» In a bid to strengthen the economy, the regime led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha issued a 21.9-billion-baht economic stimulus package late last month that contains measures covering various sectors.
Promenade takes tumble
News, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2019
» The civic network against the Chao Phraya Promenade this week took a significant step towards nailing the coffin on the controversial project that it insists would cause permanent damage to the river ecology and livelihoods of those living along the river which is dubbed the nation's "blood vein".