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Very soft Thai power in the making
Life, Published on 20/09/2023
» Since the recent return of Thaksin Shinawatra after 15 years of self-exile to Bangkok and the parliamentary selection of Srettha Thavisin as Thailand's 30th prime minister on the same day, politics and culture have unfolded with drama and excitement.
Cinema Politico
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 14/12/2018
» The premiere of the social-commentary film Ten Years Thailand on Tuesday night saw a number of political celebrities in the vaulted foyer of the Scala, brushing elbows with journalists, film professionals and gawking onlookers. Sulak Sivaraksa was there, as well as historian Charnvit Kasetsiri, Thongthong Chandrangsu and several political-science scholars. Big names from political parties showed up: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit from Future Forward, Parit Ratanakulserirengrit from the Democrats, Chatchat Sitthiphun and Wattana Muangsuk from Pheu Thai, Sombat Boon-ngamanong from Krian Party. Invitations had been sent out to all parties, according to the film producers, but no one from Palang Pracharat and Bhumjaithai attended the screening.
Memes of dissent
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/08/2023
» It is not as whimsical as it seems. After the onset of the largest pro-democracy movement since the military coup in 2014, university and high school students cuddled hamster dolls and ran around in circles. "Delicious tax!", hundreds of them sang, from a cartoon jingle at Democracy Monument in late July 2020. Crowdsourced from a social media platform, Hamtaro, a shorthand for caged mice demanding freedom, spawned many internet memes, including a greedy caricature of junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
‘Empower, Inspire, Transform’
News, Published on 11/03/2024
» Marking International Women’s Day this month, 10 extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have empowered, inspired and transformed change in their communities through their pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post’s Women of the Year 2024.
Class is in session
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/05/2023
» Last Saturday, a crowd of children with their families, as well as politicians and their supporters, braved the blistering summer heat to gather at the "Candidate Classroom" event where representatives of six political parties discussed Thai education and the rights of children within schools. Styled as a game show, "Candidate Classroom" saw politicians face off in a lively debate with cheers, boos and music filling the One Arena at Stadium One in Bangkok.
Caught short, errant mate, spooky theft, gift of the gab
News, Mae Moo, Published on 23/10/2022
» An Udon Thani woman is afraid for her safety after a young customer paid for a 10-baht snack with a meth pill.
Institutions of capitalism
Life, Published on 23/03/2021
» Make-or-break entrance exams began over the weekend despite some high-schoolers asking the Central Administrative Court to postpone the troubled Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) last week. However, the agency dismissed the petition because it was not clear whether rescheduling TCAS exams is legal or not and that abruptly postponing the exams would affect many students and the organisers.
Sombre remembrance at Thammasat
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/10/2019
» To mark the 43rd anniversary of the Oct 6 student uprisings in 1976, myriad activities will be organised this weekend at Thammasat University, Tha Prachan campus.
Minda not money-hungry, Top denies fraud, Kan fires up temper
News, Mae Moo, Published on 13/10/2019
» Minda denies cash demands
Parina hacks away at Tim's marriage, diddled donors up in arms
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/08/2019
» Palang Pracharath MP Parina Kraikup is refusing to apologise after attacking a rival MP accused by his former wife of spousal abuse, and in the process earning the ire of a TV presenter who is now threatening to sue.