Chairith Yonpiam
Assistant news editor
Chairith Yonpiam is assistant news editor, Bangkok Post.
Boss saga a critical test for justice system
The more the media digs into the fatal hit-and-run involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the more we see ugly twists and turns, especially as some state authorities are trying to get the wealthy man off the hook.
Resignations a reality check for Prayut
The resignation of Uttama Savanayana from the finance portfolio and the team under Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak from the party and the cabinet is a sign of cracks appearing in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
'Care' already being taken for next poll
The emergence of Care, a new political group in the political arena under a Pheu Thai breakaway faction, gives a strong impression that politicians are gearing up for the next election.
A reshuffle must be in the public interest
Even if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha makes it loud and clear he does not want to reshuffle the cabinet, the ongoing political turbulence will likely force him to rejig the portfolios, and that will likely occur very soon. Observers believe it could happen within a month.
Prawit push in PPRP war could backfire
The power struggle within the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is an attestation to how politicians are stuck in "old politics", with factions fighting one another, amassing personal gain, as well as gaining access to cabinet positions.
Remote learning chaos highlights divide
The commotion surrounding this week's online classroom "trial" launch attests to the glaring educational disparity gap in the country.
Keep guard up against virus rebound
The country has started the countdown for the second round of easing and reopening, with the initial date set for May 17, though conditions do apply. Indeed, we will probably know within the next five days if the much-anticipated relaxation, with greater freedom of movement and various business and trade reopenings, is possible.
Forestalling second wave of Covid-19
If things go as planned, we will see parts of the country reopened in less than a week after the continuing diminution of coronavirus cases.
Battle rages to cut coronavirus off at the pass
The steady decline of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks has raised hopes that the country may eventually curb the outbreak that has ravaged the world.
Covid-19 crisis brings out the empathy
As the Covid-19 virus continues whipping us with more infections, 1,136 cases at last count, a wave of empathy has surged in our society.
