Fee schools feel chill
The pandemic has hit private schools, vocational colleges and universities, with up to 10% of private schools in danger of going under and several universities being taken over if no help is forthcoming.
Sathit's twin challenge
Democrat veteran Sathit Pitutecha is now wearing two hats, one as deputy public health minister and the other as chair of the parliamentary panel scrutinising two organic laws related to the new election system.
Tourism faces new battle ahead
The first shelling by Russian troops against Ukraine has reverberated all the way to Thailand, sending a shockwave to tourism businesses in Phuket and Pattaya, the favourite playgrounds for visitors from the two countries.
Pearl loses its lustre
Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.
When baby well runs dry
Thailand has become an aged society and will become a "super-aged" society by 2031 when 28% of the population will be 60 or older.
Dam plans threaten forests
Two of Thailand's World Heritage sites are at risk of getting downgraded as they face threats from development projects being pursued by the government, environmentalists warn.
Shaming the lawbreakers
The tragic death of an ophthalmologist struck by a powerful motorbike while negotiating a zebra crossing in Bangkok has exposed deep-seated flaws in traffic law, its enforcement and motorists' disregard for discipline.
Overstretched pension fund needs reform
The Social Security Fund's pension scheme, which was designed to provide a source of income for those who have retired from the private sector, may not last unless changes are made to strengthen its finances, experts warn.
Doubts linger over 2022
Tourism has gradually regained its growth despite the lingering spread of Covid-19, but the Omicron variant emerges all of a sudden.
