RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

Seeking truth in corporate environmental measures

Nonprofits and journalists struggle to get firms to be open about the impact they have on the environment

Libel suits are not the only way to challenge criticism
Many people see defamation charges as the only means to protect their reputation when damaged by criticism. On....

Phasing out the use of CFCs
As a Thai, I have to give a big hand to Kulthorn Kirby Compressor, a Thai company which has played an....

Reformed delinquents send out social messages through plays
A play urging people to recognise good deeds has not only affected its audience but has also had a deep impact....

Bird flu suspected
A Chaiyaphum man is suspected of having contracted bird flu after he ate chicken and fell ill with a high....
Compulsory licensing of key drugs will continue: Chaiya
The Public Health Ministry will not revoke compulsory licensing for cancer drugs, but retain it as a key....
Bt1 billion sought for study on water diversion
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will seek Bt1 billion to fund a study on diverting water from....
Asean must be strong: US
The United States would like to see an Asean that is stronger in dealing with its problems, a top US official....

Environment

Planned obsolescence causes major waste problem
How often do you change your cellphone? A friend has just purchased a new one after audio problems on her old....

Health&Science

Misuse of medicines a danger to us all
It is a necessity for all people - authorities, doctors, pharmacists and patients - to join the fight against....

Education

A message from the artist
Thai children have been inculcated with a desire to learn by reading. Parents are their first teachers and....

Metro/Crimes

Two killed in row over family cash
A man shot dead his brother and sister-in-law in a heated dispute over the family's Bt100-million....