Democracy needs work

It is such a pity the impeachment bill which quietly passed the House’s first reading this week rarely merited a mention in the media and has been out of the political spotlight. If signed into law, the legislation would promote direct democracy and gi…

Sounds of sea and cicada

Kimpton Kitalay Samui, the second Kimpton in Thailand and Kimpton’s first resort in Southeast Asia, lives up to its Thai portmanteau — kita for music and (ta)lay for sea — as it sits right next to a secluded and unspoilt stretch of Choeng Mon Beach, Ko…

Honouring the heroes of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers and defenders of freedom who died or were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war are being honoured in an art exhibition sponsored by the Ukrainian embassy. The exhibition “Ukraine Is The Cradle of Heroes” is on display at the Bangkok Art …

Street scenes

Amateur photographer Thamarong Wanarithikul spent his Saturdays on a footbridge capturing eye-catching vehicles. His photos show common scenes people see on the streets but do not take time to scrutinise. Photos of a truck decorated with lights on its …

Can nuclear energy come back from the grave?

Nuclear power has been in decline since the Fukushima disaster in Japan more than a decade ago, but it may be poised for a comeback. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring natural-gas prices have led some to argue that nuclear energy can help solve t…

Unity needed to fight ‘waste colonialism’

In many areas countrywide, imported waste releases dangerous toxic chemicals, including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) or “forever chemicals” — so called because of their ability to remain in an environment and organisms for a long time. Such tox…

Fire response needs fixing

Two major fires that hit bustling areas of Bangkok have shed light on serious flaws in the city’s disaster management. A deadly fire that hit Sampheng on late Sunday morning followed a blaze at Bon Kai that occurred less than a week earlier. The Samphe…

Chadchart wants funding for scout uniforms

Governor irked at project’s price tag An order by the Interior Ministry for provinces to hand out boy scout and girl guide uniforms to children in need should come with funds to finance the giveaway, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt. M…

TTTBB purchase by AIS in spotlight

Brokerage suggests deal is imminent The prospect of the acquisition of fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by Advanced Info Service (AIS) has come under the spotlight with market analysts believing the leading mobile operator is now exp…