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Woman alleges sex abuse in school then faces storm of criticism
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» A row over a woman who held up a placard alleging sexual abuse in schools has put a spotlight on harassment in the education system, even as she draws threats of legal action for misrepresentation and attacks for soiling Thailand's image.
Alro land rule will hurt poor
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2020
» Attempts by the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) to revamp its regulations to allow Sor Por Kor landholders to use their plots for non-agricultural purposes have raised real doubts about possible foul play, as illegitimate windfalls could be handed over to the rich and unscrupulous politicians.
Silom rally demands equal rights, democracy
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2020
» A Free Youth-allied group focusing on LGBT+ people marched in downtown Bangkok on Saturday afternoon to demand democracy and equal rights.
Buddhist disconnect
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/11/2020
» Re: "Putting virtues first", (Opinion, Nov 6).
MP Pareena not off the hook yet
News, Published on 05/11/2020
» Palang Pracharath MP for Ratchaburi Pareena Kraikupt on Wednesday petitioned investigators to talk to 10 witnesses about her alleged forest encroachment case.
A silly syllabus
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2020
» Former Education Minister Somsak Prissananantakul favours providing students with a better understanding of history (BP, Nov 3), so long as a process known as chamra prawattisat be undertaken, in which academics with differing opinions come together to agree on a standard interpretation. This proposal sums up much of what is wrong with Thai education, and perhaps Thai culture as well. Why have a standard interpretation of history? So it can be crammed down students' throats for later regurgitation on command? History is like a photograph. It captures events from a specific angle, with a specific depth of field, and perhaps through various filters. Why not expose students to multiple interpretations and let them, through discussion, identify the biases in each and, in the process, develop critical thinking skills?
MP Pareena indicted over forest land encroachment
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/11/2020
» Police have decided to indict Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP for Ratchaburi, Pareena Kraikupt, for encroaching on a protected forest reserve and plan to forward the result of their investigation to prosecutors on Thursday.
Police laying 4 charges against Pareena in poultry farm case
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2020
» Police have settled on four charges against Palang Pracharath MP Pareena Kraikupt in the poultry farm land encroachment case, and will forward their report to prosecutors on Wednesday
Great example
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/11/2020
» On Friday, Thairath hosted a debate on today's hottest topic: the nationwide student protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, among other things. Having watched the US presidential debates and the Thairath debate, I can confidently say that I learned a lot more from the Thai debate than either of the US debates.
House session needs sincerity to succeed
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/10/2020
» Starting today, the parliament will play a crucial role in examining -- amid dimmed hopes -- possible solutions which would allow the country to peacefully exit the political stalemate.