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Conscription blues
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2023
» The issue of compulsory military service has gained national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls, with several parties pledging to end it in favour of voluntary enlistment if elected as the next government.
Transcending the front lines
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 02/04/2017
» When thinking back on her life, Jess can recall some things that she's not proud of. But of all her the bad experiences, there is one that stands out to her -- one that never fails to make her feel sinful to think about.
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
A major challenge to the military mindset
Spectrum, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/11/2015
» A national human rights commissioner has called on the army to learn lessons from the death of Private Wichian Phuaksom, in a bid to protect conscripts from abuse at the hands of officers.
No justice for the family of a conscript beaten to death
Spectrum, Published on 08/11/2015
» Just over a week ago, Narissarawan Keawnopparat, 24, decided to make public the gruesome photos of her late uncle Private Wichian Phuaksom’s body. Her social media post went viral and reignited interest in the landmark case, as prosecutors decide whether to proceed with criminal trials in the months ahead.
The numbers don't add up
Spectrum, Published on 09/11/2014
» Thailand is bucking international trends by increasing its conscription intake, according to Chulalongkorn University's Surachart Bamrungsuk.
Privates as public property
Spectrum, Published on 09/11/2014
» 'Well, we order pizza here sometimes, but only after we get permission." Pte Sathaporn Kornpisetsagul even sought authorisation to reveal this information, checking with superiors who listened as Spectrum interviewed conscripts at the Territorial Defence Command in inner Bangkok.
Outbreak of fighting dents hopes for peace
Spectrum, Published on 05/10/2014
» Last week an escalation in heavy fighting in Karen State sent shockwaves through ethnic villages, shattering any trust they may have had in the current ceasefire and "peace talks" between the Myanmar government and the Karen National Union.
Ladyboys on parade
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 27/04/2014
» With her long hair, fair skin and delicate feminine body, Bee, a 21-year-old transsexual, draws attention wherever she goes. As much as she may appear to be a woman, Bee has had no surgery or implants, but she does take female hormones. But there are still those who see her as no different than a man with long hair.
Here come the men in black, again
Spectrum, Published on 16/02/2014
» He’s become widely known as the “Popcorn Shooter” due to the corn seed sack he hid his military rifle in at the Laksi gun battle last month — and depending on what side of politics you fall on, he represents either a white knight or a return of the sinister “men in black”.