Bangkokpost.com : Opinionhttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comSat, 04 Apr 2026 22:00:00Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:07bangkokpost.comhttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/common/img/rss/rss_opinion.gif 2727No, this is not a New Normalhttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3230519/no-this-is-not-a-new-normal“This is the New Normal” is how spokesperson for the Centre for Monitoring the Situation in the Middle East, Nuttaa Mahattana, has characterised Thailand’s current struggle with soaring fuel and commodities prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0700International law is still worth defendinghttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3230273/international-law-is-still-worth-defendingAs the United States and Israel rain bombs down on Iran, with the stated intent of subduing one of the world's most brutal regimes, international law is collateral damage.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuitshttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3230378/new-government-must-tackle-slapp-lawsuitsAs the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Trump's threat to exit Nato forces rethinkhttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3230423/trumps-threat-to-exit-nato-forces-rethinkAs Washington abandons the transatlantic pact following an unprovoked attack on Iran, Europe must prepare for a future without US security guarantees.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Cancer Bill raises hopeshttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3230448/cancer-bill-raises-hopesThe Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Rein in Gun's influencehttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3229478/rein-in-guns-influenceInfluencer Guntouch "Gun" Pongpaiboonwet needs little introduction. Rising from being a noodle seller, he built his reputation through philanthropic activities -- fundraising, providing aid, and rescuing victims -- roles that also highlight systemic flaws in Thailand's bureaucracy.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Government stability tests performancehttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3229578/government-stability-tests-performancePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has gone from strength to strength, leveraging a stopgap minority government late last year into solid majority rule after the Feb 8 election.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Royal viewpointhttps://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3229603/royal-viewpointRe: "NACC sends MFP 44 case to top court", (BP, April 1).Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Where are we in terms of SDGs?https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3229653/where-are-we-in-terms-of-sdgsAs 2026 began, the United Nations Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) headquarters reopened its doors for the annual Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD).Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700Will Kharg Island decide the future of US alliances?https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/opinion/opinion/3229708/will-kharg-island-decide-the-future-of-us-alliancesThe key question about Iran's energy-export terminal on Kharg Island is not whether the United States can seize or disable it. Of course it can.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0700