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Does govt fear 'fake news', or the truth?
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 12/06/2021
» Fake news is the virus of the internet. It grabs your attention and you tend to share it among your circle of friends, and some of your friends will do the same. Before long, it goes viral.
Like it or not, wind of change is coming
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 19/09/2020
» All eyes are on the big event this afternoon at Thammasat University.
Rap shines light on regime's archaic thinking
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/11/2018
» A couple of days ago I got over my reluctance and clicked on the new rap song on YouTube.
No rationale left not to abandon fossil fuels
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 01/09/2018
» It has become clear to many that the global trend of renewable energy development, particularly solar energy, is unstoppable.
'Politician' PM muddies waters yet further
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 06/01/2018
» 'I do not consider or deal politically with anybody because I'm not a politician." -- Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Nov 28, 2017.
The vision and illusion of Thailand 4.0
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 23/12/2016
» It seems like all of a sudden all we hear from everyone that counts in and out of government is "Thailand 4.0". Its economic model sounds so modern, so hip.
Bad sign from climate change sceptic Trump
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 25/11/2016
» So Donald Trump, the soon-to-be American president, is backtracking on his position about climate change.
Haze crisis is work of maize producers, not hill tribes
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/04/2015
» The haze that covers much of the northern region and poses health hazards to residents is a relatively new phenomenon. Less than a decade ago, forest fires were a concern, but never the kind of threat they are now.
Passing the waste dump hot potato until it explodes
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 28/03/2014
» There is something smelly about the open garbage dump that caught fire and spewed toxic fumes across several districts in Samut Prakan and Bangkok.
Mining giant fails to cow angry villagers
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 14/03/2014
» Mention Loei and what comes to mind? Probably Phu Kradung National Park and the tourist district of Chiang Khan.