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In a void of thoughts
Life, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 08/02/2016
» In a time of self-censorship, when the free mind is blocked, people are restricting their own expression, out of fear. With scepticism, I question how loudly one is allowed to think in such an Orwellian society. When a major political protest took place in March 2009, a Facebook friend asked me openly on my wall if I was a "red shirt" or a "yellow shirt" supporter. I did not answer. Yes, self-censorship. This might have been the very beginning where I -- as an individual -- started to keep my mouth shut. Instead of expressing my opinions, I choose to bottle up my thoughts and keep mum when it comes to politics.
Is the world looking at the end of the new normal?
News, Published on 04/02/2016
» Just when the notion that western economies settling into a "new normal" of low growth gained mainstream acceptance, doubts about its continued relevance have begun to emerge. Instead, the world may be headed toward an economic and financial crossroads, with the direction taken depending on key policy decisions.
Better checks on offenders needed
News, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2015
» The Office of Basic Education Commission issued a not very reassuring statement after a convicted paedophile was detected working at a Ubon Ratchathani school. Its response was to send a circular to school directors urging them to carry out detailed checks on the criminal backgrounds of foreign teachers.
Blast clues point to successful bomb plot
News, Published on 06/11/2015
» For more than a decade, terrorists tried and failed to bring down jetliners with explosives in carry-on liquids, in air freight and even in their underwear.
The big issue: The first man
Alan Dawson, Published on 27/09/2015
» There are three days left for Somyot Poompunmuang to catch the Erawan Shrine bomber before he is no longer police chief. It would be a terrific, matching bookend to the one he got in his first week on the job, when he solved the Koh Tao murders.
Thai luck runs out with attack on shrine
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/09/2015
» For a country that has done so well for so long in navigating the treacherous waters of international life, Thailand's luck may have run out with the bomb attack on the Erawan shrine in central Bangkok on Aug 17.
A return to 'normal' that fails us all
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/08/2015
» Bangkok has soldiered on. The city refuses to be cowed by last Monday's act of terror. It has gotten back on its feet and returned to normal.
Facts will end rumours
News, Editorial, Published on 24/08/2015
» The national police chief has warned every citizen and resident to stop spreading rumours about last Monday's bomb attack, or face arrest. Given the lack of progress in finding out who is responsible for 20 murders and a Thai tragedy, it is understandable Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang is frustrated, tired and possibly testy.
Authorities must face a new reality
News, Editorial, Published on 23/08/2015
» The Erawan bomber ghosted into the heart of Bangkok on Monday evening — took 20 lives in the blink of an eye — and disappeared just as swiftly into the night on the back of a motorcycle.
Erawan bomber must be caught
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/08/2015
» The bomber is a savage and the bomb he planted at the Erawan Shrine on Ratchaprasong intersection was meant to kill. That came straight from the mouth of Pol Gen Somyot Pumpunmuang, the national police chief, during an interview at the scene of the deadly explosion on Monday night.