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Don't abuse sedition law
News, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2017
» As the country moves ahead under the political roadmap drafted by the military regime, there is a habit adopted by the state that could ruin the effort. This is the excessive use of Section 116 of the Criminal Code, known in layman's term as the sedition law.
Ties with US set to thaw
News, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2017
» It's been a busy time for officials at Thai Khu Fah Building and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who are preparing for a visit by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson next week.
Liu's legacy will live on
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2017
» Even though the totalitarian rulers of China might have succeeded in preventing Chinese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo from living longer, they will find it hard to prevent people in China and elsewhere from keeping the legacy of the human rights and democracy advocate alive.
Gag orders getting worse
News, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2017
» With a general election expected to take place next year, it is about time Thailand returned to the open and tolerant society it once was before the 2014 coup. This much-needed change in the political climate with regard to opinions is vital if the military regime is serious about following its road map to democracy. But a series of developments over the past few weeks gives no indication the country is anywhere near that stage.
Strict controls hurt roadmap
News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2017
» As the new constitution came into effect with royal blessings yesterday, Thailand formally kick-started its roadmap, drawn up under the guidance of the Prayut Chan-o-cha military government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
PM wrong to attack critics
News, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha disappointed more than a few people when he waved off concerns over human rights and civil liberties last week as an obsession and preoccupation. The premier was supposedly responding to criticism, both foreign and domestic. While serious and professional comments on government policies are unwelcome to him, they never should be dismissed as the ravings of hostile or "obsessed" people.
Keeping our hopes up
News, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2016
» As 2016 is drawing to a close, it's time to take a deep breath, let go of all the misery that the year has brought and find the goodwill for a new beginning.
Unjustified detention
News, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2016
» The government's detention of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is an unnecessary show of authoritarianism.
Facing a 'Pai' boomerang
News, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2016
» Sending student activist Jatupat Bunpattararaksa, aka "Pai Dao Din", to a military court, immediately after he was bailed out in a case involving the Public Referendum Act, will do the political atmosphere in the country no good at all.
The meaning of 'Yes'
News, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2016
» Thailand has voted, as it almost always does, quietly and peacefully and as thoughtfully as events allowed. The results of yesterday's referendum show a clear decision to accept the military regime's proposal for the nation's latest constitution.