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When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
The euthanasia debate
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/02/2025
» A request for euthanasia from a terminally ill patient -- a controversial practice that remains illegal in Thailand -- inspired Dr Isaree Siriwankulthon, a palliative care physician-cum-author, to write a popular novel in 2023.
Move Forward Party warns court ruling may trigger social unrest
Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/11/2021
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has warned the Constitutional Court’s ruling against young protesters on Wednesday may trigger a social explosion, and asked those in power not to view the young generation as enemies.
Local rights eyed for charter
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/11/2020
» The government should put community rights in the new charter to help local villagers, a forum was told on Sunday.
Pita takes helm of new party in wake of FFP demise
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/03/2020
» Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the remaining MPs of the defunct Future Forward Party (FFP), says he is moving to the Move Forward Party with 54 other MPs.