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Uncaring govt now victim to viral absurdity
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/03/2020
» If reasons were needed, the face mask fiasco alone would suffice.
Slogan-heavy manifesto full of wishful thinking
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/07/2019
» Christmas seems to have come early in the form of wishful thinking wrapped up as the new government's policies, which were submitted to the parliament for debate on Thursday.
Cadet case reflects regime callousness
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 28/11/2017
» Dogmatism and intolerance are both inherent characteristics of dictators. This, combined with an unnecessary callous streak that marks the personal traits of certain government leaders, will lead to a further decline in approval for the military regime and eventually trigger its downfall.
Tribalism lets the blind lead the blind
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/09/2017
» It comes in a package. A coup that is not a coup. Airport seizures that are retroactively described as self-imposed closures by the authorities themselves. An act of forcing freshmen to strip naked and simulate sex acts is explained away as a rite of passage and bonding activity.
Regime ducks for cover as blimp sinks
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/09/2017
» The big blimp with a Royal Thai Army label and highly visible bull's eye on its white body has been given the chop but the impression that the army is above scrutiny stays on.
Confusion reigns after deadly blasts
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/08/2016
» This is supposed to be illuminating: Following a spate of bomb and arson attacks in seven provinces last week, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said yesterday the strikes were definitely about domestic issues and not linked to other countries.
Pull ourselves together if we want to keep up
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 31/07/2012
» If we start counting from Jan 4, 2004, when insurgents burned 20 schools in Narathiwat and stole more than 400 guns from a military camp in the province, the violence in the deep South has been going on for nearly nine years .