Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
To mark its 75th anniversary, the Bangkok Post has invited several visionary leaders to tell us how they imagine the Thailand of 2031 in all its potential guises, from the economic and political to the technological, environmental and social.
No 'one-size fits all' model suited for lockdowns, experts say
Thailand is struggling with soaring Covid-19 infections with more than 14,000 new cases a day. The Public Health Ministry has flagged a tougher lockdown like the one imposed by the Chinese government in Wuhan last year as it mulls how to tackle the fast-spreading Delta variant.
New deal gets thumbs down
The government has launched its third economic relief package since Covid-19 broke out, drawing flak from critics who find the assistance too little to ease the pain and damage.
Blast sends stiff message
Thirty years after the deadly blast at a chemical storage venue at Klong Toey Port, the recent explosion at a plastic pellets factory is a wakeup call that Thailand's laws to regulate hazardous substances have not improved much from three decades ago, academics say.
Scenic waterway to get makeover
Klong Phadung Krung Kasem's winding route past markets and historical sites ideal for revamp.
'Close the vaccine gap': illegal migrants need help
The success of the national vaccination programme, which is seen as instrumental to creating herd immunity and reopening the country, depends on how inclusive it is.
Private sector tech start-ups join government in fight against coronavirus
Trust in the skills of the private sector is crucial if the government wishes to navigate a way out of the Covid-19 crisis, says a Start-up network group which has been helping the government on the ground for more than a year.
Campaign for legal kratom use nears goal
Thais will finally be allowed to use and own Mitragyna speciosa, also known as kratom, as traditional medicine by August this year.
No reason for pride as wide gender discrimination persists
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride Month, which is celebrated this month, is an opportunity for LGBTQ people to call for equal justice and equal opportunity and speak up against hatred and intolerance.
Covid-battered govt 'won't call early poll': pundits
Talk about an early election was spurred after the prime minister told cabinet ministers to speed up their tasks but the government's virus response needs to get better before any snap poll.
