• OPINION

  Witch hunt for red Joss Stick

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 08/01/2012

  » Hate mail and threats are the least of her worries. Being shunned by society that has forced a young girl to become persona non grata should be considered cruel and unusual punishment She had to change her name. She was turned away from three universities despite passing the entrance exams. She's hounded by the press and society. It has been more than three years, and the witch hunt continues.

• OPINION

  Wake-up smack for a changing society

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/01/2012

  » The slapping was a symptom of an outdated mentality that still permeates society.

• OPINION

  Trust no One

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/01/2012

  » Some have expressed incredulity that Thailand could possibly be a target for international terrorists. But why should anyone be incredulous? Are we not standing at the gateway of the Golden Triangle, renowned for its drug trade? Have we forgotten a Russian arms dealer named Viktor Bout? Are we not familiar with the presence of international organised crime gangs in cities like Bangkok and Pattaya? Most anyone can come and go, or come and stay with visa runs.

• OPINION

  All men are not created equal

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/01/2012

  » If a referendum were to be held on the lese majeste law _ Article 112 of the Criminal Code _ the overwhelming majority of people would be in favour of it. They would say there is no need for an amendment, and that it definitely should not be abolished. I have no proof for this claim; it is merely an opinion, though I would like to see it put to the test just for fun.

• OPINION

  Will there be blood?

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/02/2012

  » In 2012, the question most often put to me is not "Voranai, how are you?" Or, "Hey there, may I have your pin number?" Nope, it's "Will there be violence?" I'm not clairvoyant but I do know that fate is inexorable, so let's consider this.

• OPINION

  Hard ball hovers

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 12/02/2012

  » There's democracy and then there's Thai-style democracy. The former involves, at least in theory, human rights, freedom, equality and the rule of law. The latter means we like all that wonderful stuff well enough, but there are more important matters that define who we are.

• OPINION

  Great game hits town

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 19/02/2012

  » When three men _ who happened to be Iranians who like Thai women (doesn't everyone?) and who aren't very good around bombs _ set off three explosions in Bangkok, it was not just an isolated incident.

• OPINION

  Values face off

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 26/02/2012

  » If you experience sexual urges, what should you do? A) Play soccer with your friends. B) Seek advice from your family. C) Try to sleep. D) Go out with a friend of the opposite sex. E) Invite a buddy for a movie.

• OPINION

  'Consensual' Rape

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 04/03/2012

  » A 16-year-old girl was used as a sex object and filmed. The question of whether she gave her consent to a soldier with a uniform and a gun in a war zone is absurd

• OPINION

  Painting a picture

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 11/03/2012

  » Plainclothes police are staking out the hideout, snipers lock on to their targets from the tops of surrounding buildings and a truckload of Swat team members are hiding nearby _ it's the quiet before the storm. Suspects all accounted for in the hideout, check. Certain evidence confirmed in the hideout, check. Communication lines secured, neighbourhood cleared, weapons locked and loaded, full metal jackets in place, check, check and check.

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