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These editorials represent Bangkok Post thoughts about current issues and situations.

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04:30

Rethink MFP wage plan

The Move Forward Party (MFP) policy to immediately increase the daily minimum wage to 450 baht and adjust it annually to keep up with inflation is generating widespread debate. While the intention to support unskilled workers may be noble, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential impacts on businesses and the overall economy.

04:30 15
Rethink MFP wage plan
28 May 2023

Brave fight to save local landmark

Visitors to Kanchanaburi City rarely fail to notice a sprawling complex of gigantic old buildings that have served as the municipality's landmark for almost a century. This awe-inspiring site is Thailand's first paper mill, and the Kanchanaburi people have been rallying around it to preserve their local history and heritage.

28 May 2023 6
Brave fight to save local landmark
27 May 2023

Building roads safely

Road accidents are frequent on Rama II Road, also known as Highway 35, which is the only main artery to the southern region.

27 May 2023 37
Building roads safely
26 May 2023

Heritage went off the rails

The controversial high-speed train project involving a tall structure and gigantic station plan that threatens the aesthetic value of the Ayutthaya heritage site, epitomises the loopholes in the country’s conservation regulations.

26 May 2023 9
Heritage went off the rails
25 May 2023

Don't delay poll results

Almost two weeks after the national election, there is little sign that the Election Commission (EC) will officially endorse the poll results any time soon.

25 May 2023 19
Don't delay poll results
24 May 2023

Get tough on plastics

As the nation marked World Turtle Day on Tuesday, the caretaker administration made the decision to send Thai delegates to take part in the drafting of an international treaty to regulate the plastic industry, which will take place in Paris later this month.

24 May 2023 9
Get tough  on plastics
23 May 2023

Fix weed law

The shocking news about a cannabis shop standing side-by-side with a convent school on Silom Road is a reminder that Thailand needs good laws and stronger community-based surveillance to regulate ganja dispensaries as they mushroom across the country.

23 May 2023 31
Fix weed law
22 May 2023

MFP needs solid team

Statistically, it is often observed that after a general election, the stock index experiences a significant jump, reflecting the heightened confidence of investors once the political scene becomes clearer.

22 May 2023 39
MFP needs solid team
21 May 2023

Rethink how we tackle gambling

Addiction to gambling -- a quiet, subtle affliction -- has long been a festering issue in Thailand. In pursuit of a quick fortune, many end up trapped in the vicious grip of gambling. Despite strict laws, gambling remains a rampant problem affecting multiple facets of society.

21 May 2023 14
Rethink how we tackle gambling
20 May 2023

A probe too far

The Public Health Ministry's disciplinary probe against Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, director of Songkhla's Saba Yoi Hospital and president of the Rural Doctors Society (RDS), heightens suspicions about whether the move is politically motivated.

20 May 2023 2
A probe too far