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Seeking a win-win solution for all
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2020
» The outspoken columnist and political activist Lakkana Punwichai, also known by the pseudonym Kam Phaka, is arguably the most well-known of the founders of Creative, Action, Revival and People Empowerment (Care) -- a social movement which launched last week.
Army unwilling to yield to democracy
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.
The more things change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2019
» After a series of false promises on a general election, Thailand is scheduled to hold one on March 24 after more than four years of military rule.
Politics is sport for Newin
News, Published on 08/09/2018
» Newin Chidchob, a veteran politician who has turned his focus to football and motorsport in the northeastern province of Buri Ram, has made headlines again as the regime is expected to ease its ban on political activities some time this month.
Recognition fight continues for indigenous peoples
News, Published on 17/08/2017
» Having signed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, Thailand recognises the concept of indigeneity, i.e., native peoples. Yet, presently in Thailand, the state does not acknowledge being home to indigenous peoples. This oversight must be addressed.
Forget coal and embrace Energy 3.0
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 20/02/2017
» The protesters are clad in green T-shirts. They raise banners which read "No Coal", "Save the Environment". The place is Government House. The scene feels like deja vu. I have to pinch myself as it seems like I am back in the late 90s, a time when environmental protests were frequent across the country.
Looking across the river towards a better future
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/04/2016
» Crossing the Thailand-Myanmar border in daylight can be an anxious experience for undocumented migrants.
Lifelong learner
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/01/2016
» Thailand may have lost a lot of stature and credibility on the world stage in recent years, but one of the world's most eminent economists believes it is still a country with some impressive social achievements that even developed economies could emulate.
Asean Community faces key unity challenge
News, Chananthorn Kamjan, Published on 23/11/2015
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) yesterday reached a landmark decision with the signing of the historic Kuala Lumpur declaration to establish the Asean Community (AC).
When in doubt, gag the dissenters
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/09/2014
» Banning is the oldest trick in the authoritarian playbook, dating back to the pre-Medici, pre-Bolshevik, pre-YouTube era. It's placebo, and yet the illusion of efficiency still works like drugs among jittery leaders and strongmen who fear papers, images, testaments and sometimes truth.