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A 'revolution' in politics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2023
» Today marks one of the most significant days in Thai political history. In 1932, a group of young Khana Ratsadorn elites who were educated abroad took a bold step towards democracy on June 24, launching a revolution that transformed the country from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy.
Uphold true democracy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2021
» June 24 marks a historic day in Thailand's politics and democracy as it was the day when the country went through a drastic change from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in what is known as a bloodless revolution by the people's party in 1932.
Long overdue history review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/11/2020
» If the Education Ministry has its way, the subject of Thai history in the Basic Education Core Curriculum will be overhauled, with the revised version available for the 2022 academic year.
Playing games with democracy
News, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2018
» Today in 1932, Thailand experienced a drastic transformation when a group of young soldiers and civilians known as the People's Party -- or Khana Ratsadorn -- staged the "Siamese Revolution" with an aspiration to introduce democracy to the country.
Off-putting celebration
News, Editorial, Published on 27/06/2017
» The ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has done itself no favours in the last few days. Its treatment of the June 24 anniversary of the 1932 revolution was a self-inflicted shot to the foot. The arrest of a pro-democracy activist was self-defeating. The appalling decision to block a YouTube video clip of Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator has once again put Thailand on the world's media front pages -- as a laughing stock.
Gag orders getting worse
News, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2017
» With a general election expected to take place next year, it is about time Thailand returned to the open and tolerant society it once was before the 2014 coup. This much-needed change in the political climate with regard to opinions is vital if the military regime is serious about following its road map to democracy. But a series of developments over the past few weeks gives no indication the country is anywhere near that stage.
CCTV excuse won't wash
News, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) once again has done a disservice to its residents. As the public eagerly awaited footage from 11 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in areas near and around the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and the Royal Plaza to find out who removed the memorial plague to the 1932 Siamese Revolution, City Hall yesterday simply came out to say that all the CCTV cameras in the areas had been removed for repair. Thus, there is no video footage available.