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Car park spat sparks vitriol against rich
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/10/2015
» The uproar sparked by accusations a navy admiral's wife kicked a pregnant woman during a petty spat, then tried to keep her quiet, says a lot about what is wrong with Thai society.
Law well past sell-by date in beer scandal
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 13/10/2015
» Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun once said that for Thailand to become a full democracy, one condition is that the country will have to establish rule of law, not rule by law, because Thai laws are very backward. The controversy over "selfies with alcohol" seems to illustrate this point.
How to be a model citizen for the regime
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/09/2015
» It must be a tantalising question for the military regime: why can't some Thais keep their heads down and toe the government line while waiting for democracy?
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.
Crisis panel reveals PM's guiding hand
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/08/2015
» Who needs an electoral democracy when there is Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's "roadmap"?
The pragmatic critic
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/07/2015
» Banyong Pongpanich thinks it is senseless to ask when a reform will be done.
It's not just media help premier needs
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 14/07/2015
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has a habit of saying: "The media has to help me."
Detention of students will worsen divide
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/05/2015
» The recent arrest of more than 30 university students engaged in peaceful anti-coup protests shows the military regime remains intent on silencing all forms of dissent.
Good political intentions are not enough
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 05/05/2015
» Wouldn't it be nice if Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha used his powers under Section 44 to stop after-hours alcohol sales near the campus allegedly implicated in the drink-driving accident which killed three cyclists in Chiang Mai?
NCPO should fix draft, not hold the fort
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 28/04/2015
» The latest proposal that the next election be delayed to allow the "troubled charter" to be fixed looks like a curve ball in the political game.