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Forced haircut in schools advertising ignites discussions on rights, freedom
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/05/2022
» An advertisement on a forced haircut has stirred debate on rights violations and brought back bad memories for many when they were students in Thai schools.
Burden of our Thai exceptionalism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/04/2015
» As the government undertakes its campaign to promote "Thainess" to potential foreign tourists, it should not forget that there is some undesirable Thainess at home that needs to be looked at.
Yingluck pleas will struggle to be heard
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/01/2015
» Democracy in Thailand did not die on Jan 23, 2015 when the National Legislative Assembly voted to retroactively axe Yingluck Shinawatra from the premier's position and slap a five-year ban on politics for her.
Police suspect Malaysian hackers behind ATM scams
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/11/2013
» Victims of international ATM skimming gangs like Anupol Puwapulpol have no idea how they can guard against the criminals who steal their money, because the thieves always seem to be one step ahead of the police.
Court to handle tourist complaints is launched
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 05/09/2013
» Thailand's first court to specifically handle tourist complaints opened in Pattaya on Thursday. It will deal with small issues involving local and foreign tourists in a bid to bolster the image of the country which relies greatly on revenue from the tourism sector.
It has taken foreign clout to force action
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/06/2013
» 'Your attention, please. The plane will descend to Phuket International Airport shortly. All passengers please remain seated and fasten your seat belts until the aircraft comes to a complete stop. All passengers please fill out an immigration form and proceed to the immigration counter upon arrival. For those who are visiting Phuket for the first time as a tourist, we strongly recommend that you read a statement by the EU ambassadors in Bangkok in the seat pocket right in front of you before you go into the arrival hall.''
The Russians are coming
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/03/2013
» Two decades after the end of the Soviet Union's military influence in Indochina, Russia has emerged as a country with growing potential for Thailand and its neighbours to reap the benefits of its rising spending power.
