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Govt clings to local grip
Enthusiastic voters will head to poll stations nationwide tomorrow to choose chiefs and members of tambon administration organisations (TAO) after an almost eight-year political gap.
Merger rings alarm bells
The news of the amalgamation of True Corporation Plc (True) and Total Access Communication (DTAC) should ring alarm bells about the downsides of unchecked capitalism.
RTP's missing tycoon fiasco
The disappearance of a tycoon at the centre of an oil smuggling and money laundering racket in the South just hours after his arrest early this month dealt a heavy blow to the Royal Thai Police (RTP). His high-profile escape drew public attention and tarnished the battered reputation of the justice system.
Save tourists from scams
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as well as the public health and foreign ministries must do more to ensure visitors enjoy a safe and smooth entry under the Thailand Pass scheme.
New plan for old rail hub
The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) plan to close the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok is facing growing public resistance.
English gets raw deal
Thailand's English proficiency ranking among non-native English speaking countries has been ranked a paltry 100th out of a total of 112 countries and territories in a new survey.
Digital nomads stuck in grey area
The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the popularity of remote work, and if Thailand is interested in attracting the highest-paid digital workers to help boost the economy, it must legalise the practice to welcome these professionals.
Explain palm oil policy
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may retire from the army in several years, but he will always be at heart a military man. As such, under his leadership we have seen the growing footprint of soldiers in civilian society. Whenever there are floods, soldiers are deployed to help evacuate people. When the price of vegetables jumped earlier this month, soldiers grew coriander and chillies for distribution.
Thailand Pass needs fixing
Hours after Digital Economy and Society Minister, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, assured the public that every bug that crippled the Thailand Pass system had been fixed, several prospective travellers still found themselves frustrated with the process.
Jab status a hot potato
Imposing restrictions upon unvaccinated people looks set to become an issue of debate and it's one worth careful consideration.
