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Wrong policies could lead to national crisis
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Wrong policies could lead to national crisis

The World Bank warns Thailand to better manage its spending policy in the face of a worsening euro debt crisis that could affect the world economy

Creativity starts with a better education system
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Creativity starts with a better education system

Thailand is falling behind its neighbours when it comes to new ideas in the entertainment industry and more open-minded attitudes

Invest in teachers to make education more equitable
May 24, 2012 1:00 am

Invest in teachers to make education more equitable

Our students deserve good schooling but authorities are more concerned about numbers in classrooms and spending on questionable facilities

Board must explain dismissal of Thai Airways president
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

Board must explain dismissal of Thai Airways president

The national carrier has fired its chief executive, but now it has to explain in proper detail to staff, shareholders and the public why he had to go

The sanctions game still has a role to play
May 22, 2012 1:00 am

The sanctions game still has a role to play

Myanmar has done well so far in its reforms, but the world should still use some sanctions as a tool to ensure the process continues

Energy credit card fails to tackle the real issue
May 21, 2012 1:00 am

Energy credit card fails to tackle the real issue

What taxi drivers and other low-income groups really need are some relief from the rising cost of living, not access to more credit

Govt has neglected commitments to world on South
May 20, 2012 1:00 am

Govt has neglected commitments to world on South

Allowing the OIC visit was a positive step, but Bangkok continues to resist open discussion about the insurgency

Democracy means having to tolerate 'red villages'
May 19, 2012 1:00 am

Democracy means having to tolerate 'red villages'

Supporters of the government have the right to declare their communities as such, but they must respect the views of others, as they often proclaim

GCC consolidation is only to fight people's uprisings
May 18, 2012 1:00 am

GCC consolidation is only to fight people's uprisings

Leaders in the Middle East are increasing their mutual cooperation as a survival tactic simply because they are afraid of losing power

National energy plan requires more thought
May 17, 2012 1:00 am

National energy plan requires more thought

Thailand's economic development will see rising demand for power, but public understanding of supply options must be part of the equation