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Help Thais come home
As the tough war against the coronavirus gets under way, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is facing growing calls to review flight check-in directives that make it difficult for Thais abroad wishing to come home. And it should listen seriously to the voices of those in trouble.
Fiscal future in govt hands
As the coronavirus pandemic soars unabated, the Thai economy is expected to suffer its biggest contraction in 23 years.
Stadium debacle leaves bad taste
It's nearly a month since the army-owned Lumpinee boxing stadium emerged as the epicentre of the country's coranavirus epidemic. Yet there are still no apologies from the army or army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong.
End tourist paper chase
Having invoked the Emergency Decree, the government's message to the people is clear: Stay home and minimise physical contact to contain the spread of the coronavirus. But the Immigration Bureau's message to tourists stranded in the country suggests otherwise as they are still required to come to extend their visa in person at its offices.
Govt faces its biggest test
It's been nearly three months since the Covid-19 virus hit Thailand, yet the scarcity of face masks is still a national problem and a disgrace to the government.
All must help each other
The coronavirus outbreak has shown us many things, above all how connected we are.
Don't bungle emergency
The invocation of the emergency decree had been anticipated given the steep rise in Covid-19 infections. However, centralising power will not be enough.
Democracy still in peril
Many could be forgiven for forgetting that we have not yet recovered from the hangover of the military's intervention in politics -- our dysfunctional democracy in its current form.
Lack of clarity causes chaos
As the government does its best to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, communicating with the public is still its biggest weakness.
A Wuhan in the making?
The Chinese government may have closed down the wet market in Wuhan where the coronavirus is believed to have originated. But in the heart of Bangkok, a "Wuhan in the making" continues to operate as usual at Chatuchak Weekend Market, where trade in wild animals has taken place for years.
