The House committee on national security has announced plans to delve into accusations of exploitation within the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with reports surfacing about a concerning incident in Udon Thani province. News has emerged of an officer allegedly coercing a conscript into moonlighting as a taxi driver, while pocketing most of the young man’s hard-earned money. People’s Party (PP) list-MP Rangsiman Rome, renowned for his outspoken nature, is at the helm of this probe and expressed his concerns yesterday about this alleged abuse. It’s a distressing scenario where the conscript reportedly had to churn out 3,000 baht each day from his taxi ventures—an alarming expectation for anybody, let alone someone serving their country. “Such cases shouldn’t be brushed off as private squabbles,” remarked Mr. Rangsiman, eyes blazing with resolve. “Once it involves power abuse and financial exploitation, swift action needs to be the order of the day to…
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The digital age brings with it new and intriguing developments, some of which raise eyebrows and stir debates. Enter the government’s latest proposal: the Government Token, or G-Token, a digital asset designed to revolutionize how the government raises funds. While the notion seems poised to blaze a trail into innovative financing, economic experts are not entirely on board with the idea, citing potential legal pitfalls and public misunderstandings. In a rather eventful rendezvous on Tuesday, the cabinet gave the nod to this digital token scheme. It is pitched as a modern twist on the age-old practice of issuing bonds, targeting retail investors with promises of returns that outshine those of traditional bank deposits. Yet, this techno-futurist plot is not without its dissenters. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, draped in his reputation as a former finance minister and deputy head of the Palang Pracharath Party’s economic brain trust, casts a wary glance at the…
In the heart of a bustling political landscape, the Klatham Party has started to carve a niche for itself, catching the eye of several seasoned political observers. At the helm is Thamanat Prompow, a notable figure who, with a keen strategy, greeted other movers and shakers like dairy farmers in the halls of parliament, showcasing Klatham’s grassroots approach and wider ambitions. Lately, this new player on the scene, which is still capturing headlines, has been shaking things up by drawing in members from different factions of the political realm. The word is out that more than a handful of MPs are ready to jump ship and join Klatham’s ranks, a revelation confirmed by the party’s leader, the astute Narumon Pinyosinwat. Such bold moves are aimed at bolstering the party’s clout, preparing it as a key ally to the prominent Pheu Thai Party should their current ties with the Bhumjaithai Party…
In the land of smiles, a not-so-smiling debate is taking center stage as a contentious proposal for a casino-entertainment complex bill unfolds. On March 27, amidst the backdrop of banners and chants, anti-casino demonstrators gathered with fervor outside the magnificent facade of Government House, voicing their vehement opposition to a project they claim could change the nation’s landscape in more ways than one. The bill, currently under the scrutiny of a Senate special committee, has sparked an avalanche of concerns that it could cross a constitutional line if pushed through. This development comes with a clarion call from the committee for a referendum—an appeal for the people to weigh in on a decision that could potentially irreversibly shape their country’s future. The committee, chaired by the astute Sen Veerapun Suvannamai, sparked lively discussion last Thursday as senators delved into the nitty-gritty of the proposed legislation. Curiously absent was Prime Minister…
Under the luminescent lights of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts, a panel of distinguished experts took center stage at the Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum 2025, unfolding a riveting dialogue entitled ‘After the Quake: From Lessons to Prevention.’ As a city teetering on the delicate brink of seismic activity due to dormant geological threats, Bangkok is no stranger to tectonic tensions. It’s here that the forum brilliantly shone light on the sinister dance beneath the earth’s surface and the lessons gleaned from recent tremors in nearby Myanmar. The esteemed panel, orchestrated by the deft guidance of Bangkok Post News Editor, Anucha Charoenpo, featured Prof Dr Pennung Warnitchai, a savvy mind from the Asian Institute of Technology, Prof Dr Amorn Pimanmas, torchbearer for the Thai Structural Engineers Association, Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, curator of wisdom from Chulalongkorn University, and the forward-thinking Poomipak Julmanichoti of Sansiri Plc. Together, they navigated the murky…
In a resolute move to preserve the integrity of its educational landscape, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) has rolled out a series of new directives aimed at thwarting the misuse of short courses by foreign students as a guise for illegal employment in Thailand. With immediate effect, any educational institution offering such courses is required to submit their curricula for meticulous scrutiny. Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi, addressing a gathering on Thursday, divulged that these measures are devised to ensure that international students adhere to the legal frameworks and conventions agreed upon by MHESI and the Immigration Bureau. Minister Isarabhakdi emphasized that the regulations impose rigorous standards on educational institutions. They are designed not just to safeguard the quality of education but also to ensure systematic management of foreign students, along with consistent updates to the ministry on their progress. Let’s delve into some of the crucial…
In a daring sequence of synchronized operations across the idyllic locales of Chon Buri, Rayong, and Samut Prakan, law enforcement delivered a resounding blow to a notorious fraud collective on a bustling Wednesday morning. Helmed by the astute Pol Maj Gen Athip Pongsiwapai from the Technology Crime Suppression Division, officers apprehended a formidable network comprised of 18 local Thais and 13 Chinese nationals suspected of orchestrating a tangled web of deceit and coercion. The account of this cloak-and-dagger saga reads like a gripping thriller, with the camaraderie of diverse law enforcement units poised to dismantle a sophisticated syndicate accused not only of perpetrating scams but also of threatening the very victims they enticed. Their nefarious activities have led to a trove of evidence seized amidst the array of raids—49 bank books standing silent witness to the crimes, a matching number of ATM cards, an astonishing collection of 66 mobile phones,…
In a stirring call to action, Professor Amorn Pimanmas, the esteemed president of the Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA), is urging vigilant preparedness among building owners. As recent tremors from Myanmar rippled through to Bangkok, the need for enhanced structural vigilance has never been clearer. During an insightful forum aptly named “After the Quake” — a collaborative effort by the Bangkok Post Plc and Chulalongkorn University’s Communication Arts — Professor Amorn highlighted the precariousness underscored by the March 28 earthquake. This unsettling tremor originated from the notorious Sagaing Fault, a geological menace coursing below Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon. Though the epicenter lay over 1,000 kilometers away from the bustling veins of Bangkok, the distant seismic shiver startled the city’s infrastructure. “This fault is a steadfast neighbor we cannot wish away; our only certainty is its persistence,” quipped Professor Amorn, underscoring the perpetual volatility looming beneath. The event was, rather hauntingly,…
When an earthquake struck Bangkok on March 28, a wave of concern rippled through the city’s residents. But thanks to Sansiri Public Company Limited, Thailand’s real estate titan, there was a reassuring chorus of stability amid the potential chaos. As the city’s concrete jungle quivered, Sansiri’s developments stood firm, showcasing their resilience in grand fashion. Poomipak Julmanichoti, the Chief Strategy Officer of Sansiri, had a gleaming smile of assurance as he addressed the event, “After the Quake,” organized by the Bangkok Post Plc alongside the Communication Arts Department of Chulalongkorn University. The forum was abuzz with tales of disaster averted, thanks to the thoughtful engineering and robust construction strategies employed by Sansiri. Nestled in precarious zones where the earth can be notoriously fickle, many of Sansiri’s high-rise residential marvels managed to brush off the earthquake’s impact with nothing more than minor bruises – a testament to their remarkable structural safety.…
Imagine a sunlit Thursday afternoon when the intellectual giants of Chulalongkorn University gather to ponder the mysteries and mishaps of communication during crises. At the helm of this insightful dialogue, aptly titled “Knowledge Forum: After the Quake,” stands Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, the ever-astute Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts. With a stride both authoritative and measured, he brings to light the fragile art of crisis communication in an era where information often moves faster than a tempest. The subject at hand? A jarring seismic event—the reverberations of which were felt far beyond its epicenter in Myanmar’s Mandalay, shaking life (and a few buildings) in as many as 57 Thai provinces. This recent quake underscored an ever-pressing issue: the government’s faltering communication strategies during emergencies, a scenario that frequently breeds public panic akin to bees without their queen. As Prof Alongkorn passionately notes, the chaos following a quake…