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Feudal system stunts shoots of democracy
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 26/08/2015
» Why is Thailand’s path toward democracy hitting a brick wall? The country’s economy — despite its recent setback — has created a huge middle class and a more open society that seemed to be heading toward democracy. What is holding the country back?
Nationalism is Thailand's true religion
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 03/06/2015
» For the past month, Thai society has been in agreement that it's only right to push the desperate Muslim Rohingya and Bangladeshi boat people back out to sea and let fate take care of them.
Boat people or quake victims; all need help
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 20/05/2015
» After a family lunch at a Bangkok mall over the weekend, my daughter and I noticed a big crowd at a booth raising funds for Nepal earthquake victims.
Martial law a nightmare for the have-nots
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 18/02/2015
» Reform was the buzzword during anti-Thaksin demonstrations that led to the May 22 coup. Reform was also the military junta's promise to the people after its power seizure. So what's happening now on the reform front nine months down the line?
Buddhism and freedom of speech
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 14/01/2015
» How to be truthful in a hostile environment? How to say things that need to be said to avoid coercion and violence from low tolerance of criticism? What should we respect more in an open society where different cultural norms often compete and clash — freedom of expression or cultural sensitivity?
'Little people' prove change is possible
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 03/12/2014
» Buckets of fresh blue sea crabs and transparent sea prawns bigger than our palms are among a myriad of huge catches that are the reason for the giant grins on the sun-drenched faces of the people who live in a fishing community.
Pope sets example for our monks
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 22/10/2014
» I guess I am not the only Buddhist who has tremendous respect and admiration for Pope Francis.
Domestic abuse fails to stir public ire
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 15/10/2014
» The video clip of rock singer Seksan Sukpimai or Sek Loso slapping the face of his wife Wipakorn in front of their house and their daughter went viral this week and became the talk of the town. If you expected to see overwhelming public condemnation of his violent outburst, then you're in for a big disappointment.
Pray tell how prayer can cure society
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 24/09/2014
» When the clergy is rocked by sex and financial scandals on a daily basis, while corruption and use of raw power and violence dominate both our politics and social life, authorities recommend prayer as a way to buck these trends.
Bridge saga shows public still left out
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 10/09/2014
» When the country's longest wooden bridge in Kanchanaburi's Sangkhla Buri district collapsed last year from torrential rains, the locals who had built the bridge wanted to fix it themselves. No, said the governor.