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Migrant children need education
Oped, Peerapas Ratanapaskorn, Published on 01/07/2020
» The Covid-19 outbreak has deprived students of their brick-and-mortar schools, including about 500,000 migrant children in Thailand, who live among the most vulnerable.
Asean must use power
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/06/2020
» Re: "Asean must walk the walk," (Editorial, June 26).
Geoeconomic implications of Covid-19
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/06/2020
» The longer the coronavirus pandemic wends its way around the world, the more it takes on permanent features. As case infections still persist virulently, especially in the US, Brazil, Russia and India, states, societies and individuals are being forced to make adjustments. There will be winners and losers in the geoeconomic competition for market shares and supply chains. Those with more effective public health systems will stand in good stead with opportunities to re-emerge less scathed and better positioned to carry on, whereas others with less adequate health infrastructure will face more risks and disadvantages. For the first time in generations, health security has become the main determinant in the fate of nations and peoples.
Hydrogen: A game-changer for Asean
Oped, Han Phoumin, Published on 25/06/2020
» For the past two decades, hydrogen has rarely been mentioned by proponents of renewable energy although it is frequently used in the ammonia production, petrochemical and oil refining industries.
Recovery after Covid-19: Let's make it green
Oped, Kees Rade, Published on 20/06/2020
» The world is caught in an unprecedented crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic has swept across our planet, causing enormous human tragedy and economic losses. The focus is now on fighting the pandemic and its immediate consequences. The good news is that Thailand seems to have managed to contain the virus within reasonable limits. Also in Europe, the worst seems to be over. The focus is starting to shift towards how to rebuild our economies. The decision by the Thai government to activate phase 4 of its recovery plan forms an important milestone in this endeavour.
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.
'Thais-only' policy is racism, pure and simple
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/06/2020
» 'This cannot be serious" was my initial reaction to news reports saying the Transport Company is imposing a ban on foreign travellers as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Hazy booze ideas
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/06/2020
» The approach to alcohol in Thailand needs some serious review and new structure. Thailand has great food and great food goes with nice wine and that is in the Mediterranean style and fits with tourism and lifestyle.
Failed 'THAI-land'
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/05/2020
» Re: "THAI Airways a microcosm of Thailand," (Opinion, May 29).
Working dream becomes a nightmare
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 28/05/2020
» Surin Pimpa and Sa-nguan Khunsong, now in their 60s, have spent most of their lives on a production line at Capital Rayon, a textile company based in Nakhon Pathom. Together, with fellow workers, they have produced countless socks for the company.