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Schools need reform, not haircuts
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/07/2020
» I believe a large number of people my age were subject to humiliation inflicted by their own teacher at least once in their school years.
Finding a better way
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 05/06/2017
» Last week, amid all the news, flooding and political madness that's been sending residents of the Kingdom into a spiralling negative void, an unexpected source of uplift came through: netizens.
Let's make Thailand a safe haven for kids
News, Published on 03/12/2016
» Child slavery, especially in the form of child sex tourism, is a slowly unfolding disaster. Thailand's resort town of Pattaya has more expat paedophiles than anywhere in the world, both abusing children and producing pornography. Unfortunately, various efforts made to combat sexual exploitation of children in Thailand are made in isolation. To better tackle this problem, there is a need for greater collaboration and information sharing among organisations and coalitions working on anti-trafficking.
Sexual harassment is not the new norm
News, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2015
» Once again, the State Railway of Thailand is attracting attention for all the wrong reasons after another case of sexual assault against a young passenger. A 15-year-old girl alleged a ticket officer harassed her and assaulted her, although she managed to raise the alarm before her attacker grabbed her phone.
Pakistan horrified by child sex abuse blackmail
News, Asif Shahzad, Published on 12/08/2015
» In the dusty town of Hussain Khan Wala near Pakistan's border with India, families kept quiet for years about the blackmail gang that locals believe filmed some 270 children being sexually abused, fearful the videos could appear online or sold in markets for as little as 50 cents (about 17 baht).
Selective sympathy in an anonymous society
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/08/2015
» The past weekend has been quite a long one for many - four days of vacation and Buddhist religious activities. It was a weekend that was defined by merit-making and people saying no to alcohol. The abstinence lasted for two days. Thong Lor was deserted on Friday night - a phenomenon for Bangkok.
Yes, let Yingluck go
News, Published on 19/02/2015
» If coups are justified and are the right thing to do, Yingluck Shinawatra fleeing the country is also justified and is the right thing to do. Yes, two wrongs do make a right if the second wrong compensates for the first one.
Animal rights should be human instinct
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/11/2014
» Day after day, I hear sad stories about tortured or abandoned animals and shed tears. With a weary heart, I have long hoped Thailand would pass a law to combat animal torture and ensure proper care for animals. Fortunately, the long fight for animal rights is almost over, as the draft law on animal protection passed all three readings by the National Legislative Assembly last week.
Children have rights, too
News, Published on 20/11/2012
» Today is Universal Children's Day and Thailand should celebrate significant strides forward to protect children's rights. We are a regional leader in this area, with strong education and healthcare policies that have vastly improved children's quality of life.