THE OPINION
COLUMNIST,Politice, Policies, Sustainability, Business, liftstyle, Thailand, World
COLUMNIST,Politice, Policies, Sustainability, Business, liftstyle, Thailand, World
Why Thai Leaders Rarely Resign After Disasters: Lessons from Global Practices
Why Thai Leaders Rarely Resign After Disasters: Lessons from Global Practices
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Global leaders, from Naoto Kan to Victor Ponta, have resigned after disasters as a sign of accountability. In contrast, Thailand’s political system often shields leaders from such pressure, even in the face of major crises like the southern floods.
Another wake-up call: Hat Yai floods show Thailand is still unprepared for Climate Change
Another wake-up call: Hat Yai floods show Thailand is still unprepared for Climate Change
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Recent severe flooding in Hat Yai highlights Thailand's ongoing struggle with climate change preparedness. Despite previous floods, extreme weather events continue to devastate the region.Legal view: Can Thailand use force after latest landmine injury?
Legal view: Can Thailand use force after latest landmine injury?
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
A legal analysis explores whether Thailand has the right under international law to use armed force against Cambodia after a seventh Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine on Thai soil.Unlocking Finance for SDG Localization in Thailand
Unlocking Finance for SDG Localization in Thailand
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2025
Thailand becomes first in Asia to issue a sovereign-backed sustainability-linked bond, targeting CO₂ reduction and zero-emission vehicles by 2030.South Africa’s G20 Summit 2025: The quest for a stable new world order amidst deepening global tensions
South Africa’s G20 Summit 2025: The quest for a stable new world order amidst deepening global tensions
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2025
South Africa’s G20 Presidency takes place at a time when the world is facing a series of overlapping and mutually reinforcing crises.Thai-Cambodian peace / The Trump peace
Thai-Cambodian peace / The Trump peace
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
The Thai–Cambodian peace accord marks the end of months of border conflict, with Trump’s intervention emerging as a decisive geopolitical factor.‘Back from the brink’: Lessons in political resurrection from around the world
‘Back from the brink’: Lessons in political resurrection from around the world
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Once dominant forces, Thailand’s Democrats and Pheu Thai parties at a crossroads — if they can regain their popularityAs Thailand Positions Gaming as Growth Engine, Industry and Government Level Up Efforts to Foster Global Collaboration
As Thailand Positions Gaming as Growth Engine, Industry and Government Level Up Efforts to Foster Global Collaboration
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Bangkok is gearing up for Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025, marking a game-changing partnership in Southeast Asia’s gaming industry.Peace from the White House
Peace from the White House
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025
US President Trump's offer to mediate Thailand-Cambodia peace sparks debate on military power and multilateral efforts in resolving the long-standing conflict.MoU — a memorandum of problems!
MoU — a memorandum of problems!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2025
Thailand’s planned referendum on the Thailand–Cambodia MoUs on land and maritime boundaries has sparked nationalist fervour, deepening political and public divides over foreign policy and national sovereignty.Competing for growth in a changing world: Lessons for Thai businesses
Competing for growth in a changing world: Lessons for Thai businesses
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2025
To compete amid global openness, businesses must focus on innovation and elevating product standards to differentiate themselves from increased competition.