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Monopolising spaces of freedom
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/02/2012
» My first day as a student at Thammasat University was quite endearing and full of eerie memory. Walking in the university for the first time, I saw more than just buildings. I was struck by the famous funny-shaped Dome Building and the size of the campus that is far too small for its own legendary fame. For me, almost every inch in the varsity has been shaped by memories of the October massacres in the 1970s.
The "C" word
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 03/02/2012
» Upon hearing Twitter's decision to censor content deemed offensive in certain countries, the Thai government no doubt produced a collective moan of delight suitable for an illegal porn film. So much so that the Land of -------- became the first nation to publicly endorse the micro-blogging site's policy of blocking tweets that may violate local laws. Wow, the last time we were that quick to react to something was when we heard there was a sale going on.
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 03/02/2012
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
Using money as a cure-all
News, Published on 03/02/2012
» It would be a big mistake for the government and the military to believe they can bury the hatchet with the victims of state violence if the compensation money is large enough.
Get to the real point
News, Published on 03/02/2012
» Re: "Calls mount to overhaul Article 112" (BP, Feb 2). What are we asking for: a revision of Article 112 of the Criminal Code, or what? Most of us who follow the news will have come across the proposals on the revision of Article 112, especially from Nitirat. Many renowned people around the world support this group. Others, mostly Thai, show their opposition through actions and speech.
Baan Muang Editorial
News, Published on 03/02/2012
» No matter how hard it may try, the Nitirat group will not be able to muster public support for its call to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code and rewrite Chapter 2 of the constitution, which deals with the monarchy.
Just whose land is Thailand?
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/02/2012
» The Nitirat campaign to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, commonly known as the lese majeste law, has generated a political tempest.
Liuzhou scare brings to mind local tragedy
News, Kultida Samabuddhi, Published on 03/02/2012
» Liuzhou and Mae Tao are over a thousand kilometres apart, but the two communities have come up against the same awful threat _ cadmium poisoning.