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The formidable alliance underlying modern Thai history
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 24/01/2020
» Since the mid-19th century, according to Wasana Wongsurawat, the Thai elite has remained in power through a simple two-part formula. First, cultivate the support of the leading Thai-Chinese businessmen to secure the economic base. Second, align with the dominant world power of the moment.
Battle for democracy
News, Postbag, Published on 12/01/2020
» Re: "Tradition corrupts", (Postbag, Jan 10)
A seat at the table
Life, Published on 08/01/2020
» On Jan 10, 1920, 42 states embarked on a revolutionary experiment. On that day, a radically new organisation came into being via the Treaty of Versailles: the League of Nations. This was the world's first go at creating an international organisation for maintaining peace. One of its founding members was the Kingdom of Siam.
Land of intrigues
News, Postbag, Published on 24/09/2019
» Under PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's leadership since 2014, there have been mysterious incidents that have led political junkies to rack their brains trying to solve them.
The Buddha, Ultraman and a middle way
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/09/2019
» Japanese superhero Ultraman, known for protecting the world against evil, has become an unlikely test of Thailand's cultural expression limits.
A life of diplomacy
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/08/2019
» Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun will give a speech in tribute to the late former deputy foreign minister Visutr Arthayukti at the launch of his biography on Sunday.
The new era of khon
Life, Published on 12/08/2019
» After the 1930s, Thailand's performing arts landscape, especially the khon masked dance, shrank significantly amid the massive waves of Western art forms that flooded Thai society.
FFP 'Illuminati' charge based on unjustified fear
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 06/08/2019
» At 87 years old, Thailand's constitutional monarchy is not among the world's oldest nor has it been the most robust. Still, it has beaten the odds and remained our system of governance.
National strategy the key to continuity
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's civilian government will be the first Thai government that will not have a "honeymoon" period. From the start, his government's performance will be monitored and judged without any sympathy by opposition parties, political pundits, and the media. With political doyen Chuan Leekpai serving as House speaker, all politicians should be held accountable for their policies and positions.
Calls for blood must be nipped in bud
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 13/06/2019
» What began as a silly spat between female politicians in opposite camps may not turn out pretty judging from louder calls for blood from right-wing, ultra-royalists.