Editorial
Bangkok Post editorial column
These editorials represent Bangkok Post thoughts about current issues and situations.
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NGOs need local support
The Prayut Chan-o-cha government needs to pay heed to activists' calls to drop a bill that seeks to curtail non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
A call to act
After two decades of campaigning to protect the Mekong River, Niwat Roykaew, a local teacher, finally received the accolade he deserved.
City poll a harbinger?
Chadchart Sittipunt's landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in Bangkok on May 22 has helped restore hope that the political divisions which have riven society for nearly two decades may be drawing to a close.
Club karaoke a step too far
Despite our half-baked democracy characterised by a series of coups and street protests, our parliament building should be the subject of our pride -- a pantheon of democracy.
Uphill battle for Chadchart
Bangkok voters have been known to deliver last-minute electoral shocks, but the result of Sunday's gubernatorial election was not a surprise to anyone. As predicted by pundits and opinion polls, Chadchart Sittipunt, who once served as transport minister under the ousted Pheu Thai administration, won with a comfortable margin.
Governor set for early tests
Congratulations to the first democratically elected Bangkok governor for nine years.
SLF: a shark in student waters
The Student Loan Fund (SLF) should stop its fierce pursuit of those who cannot repay their debts in time.
A welcome return
In tomorrow's Bangkok gubernatorial election voters will choose from 31 candidates. They'll also select from among 381 city council candidates, 50 of whom eventually will pass laws, scrutinise budgets and ensure accountability of administrators.
Shaman goes too far
A campaign by a social media influencer to chase indecent monks out of Buddhism has turned ugly as he wrongly targeted a senior monk in the northeastern province of Yasothon.
Nate probe a let-down
The Public Prosecutors Commission yesterday announced the outcome of a disciplinary probe against Nate Naksuk, former director-general of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
