Power politics A recent row that saw a policeman beaten for warning a politician not to take photos inside a polling booth confirms that local politics still wields significant influence over law enforcers.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/op....inion/opinion/302501

PM's Vietnam trip marks new era Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to make an official visit to Vietnam from tomorrow to Friday, the first by a Thai prime minister in over a decade.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/op....inion/opinion/302513

Middle powers in the US-China trade war As US tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows, many countries are worried that a tsunami of discounted Chinese goods, originally destined for America, will hit their shores. To keep them out, especially as recessionary pressures mount, some may be inclined to impose their own tariffs on Chinese imports. In that case, China would be cut off entirely from international trade, delivering an...
https://www.bangkokpost.com/op....inion/opinion/302517

The role of hydrogen in clean power On a hot afternoon in Chanthaburi province's Koh Jik, a small island striving for 100% renewable energy, a new power system is being tested. The goal? To see if hydrogen can keep the lights on when there's no sun or wind.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/op....inion/opinion/302526

Justice must ditch the glitz The recent phenomenon of talk show hosts and social media influencers seeking justice for the downtrodden represents a worrying trend for Thailand. While these celebrity crusaders offer an expedient shortcut for those seemingly failed by traditional mechanisms, their existence suggests that something could be seriously wrong with the nation's justice system.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/op....inion/opinion/302401