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Academic Chaiwat dies at 69
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» Chaiwat Satha-Anand, a noted political scientist and thinker behind a solution to the strife in the far South, died on Thursday. He was 69.
What the two Oct 6 tragedies expose
Oped, Chaiwat Satha-Anand, Published on 13/10/2022
» Early this month, a bright young colleague called me, telling a story about her difficulty in persuading a leading Thai research agency to explore how society could prepare policies to handle the prevalent problems of violence.
Social issues in the spotlight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/12/2020
» As the end of 2020 nears, one can confidently say that Covid-19 has probably had the biggest impact on exacerbating social issues in the country.
Protest 'will be a test for tolerance'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/09/2020
» A veteran academic and peace advocate predicted that Saturday's anti-government rally would be a test case for tolerance in Thai society.
Quick-fix coups and the unfortunate legacy of 2014
News, Published on 22/05/2020
» Some "successes" in governments connected to military coups spell danger for a country where many have grown immune to putsches and look to them for a quick fix to national problems, argues Chaiwat Satha-Anand, a professor of politics and government at Thammasat University.
Hate speech, fake news 'on the rise'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2019
» Respected academic and peace advocate Chaiwat Satha-anand warned the violence caused by differences in political ideologies will get worse because of hate speech and fake news.
The best prime minister Thailand never elected
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 16/11/2018
» Anand Panyarachun's two spells as unelected prime minister in 1991-2 had such a profound effect that they now seem preordained by history. This splendid book shows how the reality was otherwise.
Repeal of Thai-Malay dual citizenship a risky deal
News, Published on 09/04/2018
» Optimism reigns on the 60th anniversary of Thai-Malaysian diplomatic relations. Yet some contentious issues, in particular Thai-Malay dual citizenship and a planned border wall in Songkhla, remain a challenge for the two immediate neighbours.
Let's ponder a peaceful reply to terror acts
News, Chaiwat Satha-Anand, Published on 20/08/2015
» The Ratchaprasong bombing on Monday took place one day after the 70th anniversary of the Thai Peace Day when Pridi Banomyong in his capacity as the regent of King Rama VIII announced the declaration that nullified the Jan 25, 1942 declaration of war against Great Britain and the US.
Testing teachers in democracy 101
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/04/2015
» In 20 years of teaching, nothing has given Taweewat Pimpat more joy than leading the military mandated civics class.