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Faces of sacrifice
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 13/10/2023
» Is the appointed Senate integral to a regime of democracy? Should students enjoy the right not to wear uniforms? How about freedom of speech? Or assembly? At what point should fair criticism be taken as an insult to be punished by law, and when will street protests come to an end?
Being Anand Panyarachun
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/10/2022
» Anand Panyarachun is often described as "the best prime minister Thailand never elected" but he has also been called many names over the years.
City of hope
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/07/2022
» 'Honestly, I feel like I am doing my dream job," Sanon Wangsrangboon answered quickly when asked about his first few weeks as Bangkok deputy governor.
Paethongtan's big test with new Pheu Thai role
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/03/2022
» Will Thaksin Shinawatra's youngest daughter Paethongtan make history as the third Shinawatra to become prime minister of Thailand? The question must be on the public's mind as Ms Paethongtan took centre stage at a Pheu Thai party meeting in Udon Thani last Sunday.
Objections to Section 112 can't be ignored
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/11/2021
» One favourite argument among people who believe that nothing should be done to the controversial lese majeste law is that any attempt to change it will lead to conflicts.
Govt's 'speak up' against graft push ill-timed
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/08/2021
» Had the campaign "Speak up to end corruption" emerged ten years ago, it might have had some effect.
Inept govt never learns from its Covid blunders
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/07/2021
» The government's biggest mistake was not its decision to not join Covax. It was not even underestimating the Covid-19 pandemic and its failure to secure enough vaccines of sufficient variety to fight possible virus mutations.
Arrogant govt will lead us all to damnation
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/03/2021
» It is just a "damn you", another incident that will probably be attributed to a major government figure showing how "friendly" he is with the press.
Powers-that-be see no hypocrisy in their actions
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/03/2021
» Is it a case of split personality or mass delusion?
Besieged Prayut government has birthday blues
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/07/2020
» What a difference a year makes.