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Caught in the madness of the system
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/05/2016
» The solider pointed towards Bandit Aneeya, the man the legal system has previously found to be insane, identifying him as the person who allegedly committed lese majeste. Bandit, who sat quietly throughout the court session on Wednesday as testimony from two prosecution witnesses was heard, flashed a smile.
Ukraine is free
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2016
» In his April 30 commentary, "Clowning around is no joke anymore", Kong Rithdee claimed that: "From Ukraine to Egypt, from Myanmar to Malaysia, satirists have been threatened, charged and sometimes jailed."
Choose friends wisely
News, Postbag, Published on 24/02/2016
» Even though I am a part-time resident of this beautiful country, I feel an urge to speak about the role by the present government to protect the wishes of a majority of Thai people who just want a better life.
Banned transgender-themed film stirs up debate about 'arbitrary' censorship
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 30/12/2015
» For five years Tanwarin Sukkhapisit fought an unprecedented court case, and last week she lost. But what's more important, says the film director of Insects in the Backyard, is how the case has exposed the loose, arbitrary interpretation of the Film Act 2008 that led her film to be banned in the first place.
Thailand should emulate Japan's art of adaptation
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 03/11/2015
» I recently embarked on a family holiday to Japan. It was only our fourth visit in 10 years. This time we paid a brief visit to Osaka and Kobe, but in my opinion, the highlight of the trip was my first ride on the Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed train.
Stay calm and don't shoot the messenger
News, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 15/10/2015
» In the past week we have seen two incidents that have reflected the ostrich-like mentality of those in the military-run government -- of refusing to confront the issues that face them, whatever they may be. And both times they chose to shoot the messenger.
Nation journalist Pravit quits after detention
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2015
» The Nation's senior journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk has quit the newspaper after being heavily criticised by a group of staff members led by well-known TV host Kanok Ratwongsakul who works for the same firm.
Prayut soothes worries over public rally law
Published on 15/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday moved to calm concerns about a new law curbing public gatherings, saying it will not target anti-government protesters.
Passion, unmasked
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/06/2015
» It was a moment of great pride for Saksit Pisalasupongs and Phisit Jongnarangsin when their eye-catching apparel, worn at the opening ceremony of the 28th SEA Games in Singapore last week, received rave reviews.