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Mekong hurt by sweet talk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/03/2021
» When a regional grouping or cooperation framework marks its anniversary, it's typical that respective members, through the government or the Foreign Affairs Ministry, send a congratulatory note.
One vaccine isn't enough
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2021
» As Germany, France, Spain and Italy continue to temporarily halt the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over a few incidents of blood clotting, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha led members of his cabinet to take the shot yesterday.
Pyrrhic win means little
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2021
» With a majority in parliament, the coalition government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha looks set to survive when members of the House cast their votes today following this week's no-confidence debate.
Call for more baby bumps
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/02/2021
» As the country's total fertility rate (TFR) hits a record low, with a plunge last year to below 600,000 or 1.51 against the WHO's ideal rate of 2.1, there emerges a need for solid measures to quickly boost the birth rate and stabilise demographic development.
Govt relief causes 'havoc'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2021
» The registration for the government's relief aid for people without smart phones or internet access was a resounding success -- if success means turning everyone involved into a loser.
Let's have vaccine clarity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2021
» The government's immediate tasks are to ensure the Thai people will have access to safe and fairly priced Covid-19 vaccines, preferably from diverse sources, and rev up education campaigns about their efficacy and risks.
Stipend cases are immoral
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/02/2021
» It has been two weeks since the controversial recalling of elderly stipends came to light. The problem exposes how messy state databases are and also the negligence of officials tasked with disbursing state welfare.
Jab rollout needs a plan
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2021
» On Monday, the mayor of Nakhon Nonthaburi showed up at the Public Health Ministry to proceed with his plan to buy Covid-19 vaccines directly from the government.
Moon mission moonshine?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2020
» It could be a dream too far. It could be a case of mismatched priorities, a casual discussion about a momentous project or merely an attempt to seek publicity from an otherwise forgotten minister.
Alro land rule will hurt poor
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2020
» Attempts by the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) to revamp its regulations to allow Sor Por Kor landholders to use their plots for non-agricultural purposes have raised real doubts about possible foul play, as illegitimate windfalls could be handed over to the rich and unscrupulous politicians.