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'Magic' of the military loses its charm
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/07/2017
» Since he put pressure on the Royal Thai Police last week by appointing a police reform panel, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's own military regime seems to be under the spotlight for the same reason.
Law makes a mockery of human rights
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/07/2017
» Some migrant workers made a statement this week on Thai social media. Many shared photos posing with their passports, ID cards and even employment documents festooned about their bodies.
Questionable advice on being 'good'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/06/2017
» It seems we are facing the big trauma of our time. The feeling that we have lost the right to self-determination.
Don't let govt backslide on healthcare
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/06/2017
» The public is in a panic about a possible change in the universal healthcare system, which may significantly curb access to healthcare. The panic is justified.
Young risk jail, or dying of boredom
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/05/2017
» The popular saying "you can die of boredom" rang through my head this week upon hearing the prime minister hint that the long-awaiting election may be postponed again.
The walls are closing in on Thai journos
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/05/2017
» I've often been asked what it's like working as a journalist during periods of political upheaval in Thailand. My immediate answer is usually feeling as if my life is at stake. And secondly, I feel we live under a climate of intimidation.
Mushroom case too sad for words
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/05/2017
» Listening to the morning news while boarding a taxi this past Wednesday made me feel like I was listening to a sad soap opera story. Most radio hosts gave their time to the mushroom-picking couple who were sentenced to five years in jail for their role in illegal logging in Kalasin.
Acts against free speech hinder unity
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/04/2017
» The story about 63-year-old Samart Kwanchai being acquitted of violating the 2016 Constitutional Referendum Act may not be big news this week, but it demonstrates why the current regime can't, and won't, achieve its goal of national reconciliation.
Memorial goes missing, twists history
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/04/2017
» Querying the whereabouts of the missing 1932 Revolution memorial plaque can now land you in trouble as the state has urged us not to do so for the sake of "national reconciliation".
Buying tanks won't get us to Thailand 4.0
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/04/2017
» Finally, the Thai army is to get 10 Chinese made VT-4 tanks worth over two billion baht.