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Governor in the dark on public opinion
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 05/01/2016
» For politicians, being subject to public ridicule is the worst form of attack or criticism.
A long list of unimpressive achievements
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/12/2015
» It’s going to be a jolly talk shop. The government has set aside tomorrow to announce its presumably long list of achievements after two years in power.
ID card fuss offers perfect distraction
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 15/12/2015
» It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! A promise from none other than Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha himself assures that although Thais may not get to vote next year, the junta has found new, ingenious ways to use the ID card for national entertainment.
Stories end, but so many doubts linger
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/11/2015
» Short stories are in style. Endless tales with the potential to generate long, complicated narratives, characters and ideologies are now being cut short, forced to end abruptly or simply truncated until they carry no real meaning.
Rajabhakti needs glory of transparency
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/11/2015
» Adorned with towering statues of seven great Thai kings of the past, the Rajabhakti Park was intended to be a pride of the army, a larger-than-life display of its dedication to the monarchy.
Government invites amnesty-style backlash
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 06/10/2015
» Do you know what the hullabaloo over the single internet gateway policy is reminding me of? It makes me think back to the disastrous blanket amnesty policy.
NCPO plays game of very high stakes
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 15/09/2015
» The next 20 months will be a defining period for Thai politics.
Draft charter veto leaves us all baffled
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/09/2015
» Viewed from whatever angle, it's baffling that the military-backed reform council voted down the draft charter which was prepared by drafters backed by the military leaders.
Regime must start leading by example
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/09/2015
» Let's start with setting standards for behaviour and sticking to them.
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.