Judicial precedent 'needed' to prevent coups
Today eight years ago the military toppled the Pheu Thai Party-led government. Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva shares his thoughts on those who can prevent another military coup.
Public split on pension payout
While some believe Social Security Act changes will help relieve economic hardship, others say it creates an unnecessary financial burden.
A treacherous lot
The next few months could be the most politically treacherous time for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha although toppling him and cutting short the life of his administration may be easier said than done.
Argy-bargy on wages
While the government is aware that the daily minimum wage is insufficient and plans to restructure production processes, it has yet to take the issue seriously.
More than just a mango
The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad.
Doubt raised over labour plan
While some 600,000 Thais remain unemployed, the government has approved a plan to bring in about 170,000 additional migrant workers as requested by businesses yearning for manpower as they resume operations.
Rainbow of hope loses its lustre
Despite recommendations by the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review of the need to promote gender equality in Thailand, authorities are still yet to afford LGBTQ citizens the right to marry and start a family.
Songkhram River threat
Development projects and agrochemicals are threatening the ecology of the Songkhram River -- the last free-flowing river in the Northeast.
Activists battle to save beaches from sea dykes
Projects to construct sea dykes to ease beach erosion carry on despite evidence showing they are not constructive or effective, environmental activists say.
Grassroots fault govt help
Strugglers welcome assistance measures but want more than the 10 measures set out so far.
