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Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/03/2022
» In a career than spans three decades, photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn has risked his life covering several coups and protest movements mostly using Democracy Monument as a vantage point. An exhibition of some his most harrowing shots and others that humanise protesters and police officers alike is currently on display at Bangkok's VS Gallery.
News, Published on 17/05/2020
» The laser projection of political messages on landmarks in the capital by the Progressive Movement is more than just a bid by the one-time party to build momentum, observers say.
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.
News, Published on 01/11/2018
» Branding itself as a choice for first-time voters, both the "red" and "yellow" middle-class Thais who are tired of the military regime and colour-coded conflicts, the newly formed Future Forward Party is by far one of the most prominent parties in Thai politics.
News, Published on 27/06/2017
» In the world of Thai traditional music, there is a highly esteemed competition, known as prachan, in which groups of musicians battle each other to produce the best pieces. The practice resembles a political fight in many ways.
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 14/10/2016
» The last few months left of the year usually welcome numerous dinner parties and gatherings with friends and colleagues. That is, if you're not stuck at the office finishing off all that work that's accumulated and sadly won't magically disappear. Head to another party and maybe it'll all blow over?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/10/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra's opponents may be angry with the Office of the Attoney General (OAG) and its former chief, Chulasingh Vasantasingh, for letting him off the hook on charges of terrorism, but the decision was not surprising given the current political climate.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2012
» Unknown soldier shoots & kills taxi driver during military operations, so Prime Minister at the time charged with the murder.
Published on 26/09/2012
» SINGAPORE : Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said his sister's government will avoid conflicts like those that led to his ouster in a 2006 coup, even as it presses ahead with efforts to curb the power of the courts.