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We cannot lose control of technology
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 19/01/2022
» The advent of Covid-19 has accentuated digitalisation and its close linkage with automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence ("the three A's"). The Asian region interfaces closely with this phenomenon, especially because it is the most populous continent. It is also a region with a large number of non-democracies and semi-democracies. This panorama invites care to prevent misuse of those three As.
Long day's journey into night
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 29/08/2019
» When a producer announces a concept musical, we anticipate a production that offers something different: things like non-linear storytelling, plots secondary to presentation and some experimental context. Some might expect minimalism in presentation, few main characters, a small-scale ensemble. Think Hair, Cats, Chicago or Spring Awakening.
Thailand's tale told via 'The Nation'
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 28/06/2019
» Nearly five decades ago, The Nation newspaper started out as a pro-democracy, anti-military news organisation. It was fiercely independent and invariably hard-hitting vis-à-vis the powers-that-be. An English-language newspaper owned by Thais from the outset, it prided itself for having neither fear nor favour. Its lamentable expiry as a print newspaper today -- an online version will continue -- provides multiple parallels for Thailand's contemporary political history, ongoing polarisation and the changing nature of the business of journalism worldwide.
Two years pass but love strong as ever
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/10/2018
» Today marks two years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on Oct 13, 2016.
Contemporary mission
Life, Published on 10/04/2018
» A few months prior to its 10th anniversary, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) made a major announcement: a new director. As of March 1, Pawit Mahasarinand has taken the helm of the city's main art venue and the largest public-funded art centre in the country, a surprising choice to many, though an entirely welcoming one.
A different kind of prison
Muse, Published on 17/09/2016
» Insein Prison, an infamous cell in Yangon, has been notoriously known for its abysmal condition. During the 1980s, the Myanmar junta used the phrase "going to Moscow" to make a threat to opponents. Political activists knew that "going to Moscow" was going to Insein prison, a trip worse than death itself. The prison fortress is known locally as the "darkest hellhole in Myanmar".
Semantics and Thailand's political divide
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 25/09/2015
» Language can be about power as much as communication. It can tear societies apart or bring them together, depending on its design and application.
Reconciliation can't be rushed, must be fair, forum told
Published on 02/09/2013
» World leaders and acknowledged experts in reconciliation gave suggestions and shared lessons learned about peace negotiation and peace building at a high-profile forum in Bangkok on Monday.
Graduation season has arrived: Big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» From rehearsal to graduation ceremony, a time for big spending on gifts, flowers, hair, make-up, clothes with everyone from Facebook showing up as guests.