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Curb S112 abuse
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/09/2025
» Re: "Thaksin acquittal sparks debate", (BP, Aug 31). To prevent abuse of our lese majeste law, S112, we should follow law Professor Olarn Thinbangtieo of Burapha University's suggestion that all lese majeste complaints be vetted by a body of prosecutors, judges, academics, and civil society representatives, operating like a prosecutor's screening panel but with broader representation, before proceeding to court.
A tricky issue
Postbag, Published on 16/11/2023
» Re: "Anutin mulls ban on public gun carrying", (BP, Nov 14).
Hearts and minds
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/05/2023
» Re: "Court speaks out on teen held for LM", (BP, May 14).
No end in sight
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/01/2023
» Re: "230m baht assets impounded, arrests in major drug suppression operation," (BP, Jan 3).
Case for lese majeste
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/03/2021
» I agree with Burin Kantabutra in his March 25 letter "Show some respect", that in order to minimise the damage from the excessive and unreasonable use of Section 112 of the Criminal Code (lese majeste), the approval of the Privy Council should be obtained before the government charges anybody with it.
Show some respect
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/03/2021
» I agree with Atiya Achakulwisut that we give lip service to our beloved HM King Rama IX but act the opposite (Commentary, March 24).
All too familiar
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/01/2021
» Prof Thitinan Pongsudhirak suggests that the acceptance of corrupt and illegal practices by certain authorities is due to a lack of a moral backstop that once existed. A quick look at history would suggest that very little has actually changed, only that the publication of these illegal activities now makes it to public attention via foreign social media.
Prem paves the way
News, Postbag, Published on 02/01/2019
» Re: "Good advice, partly taken", (Editorial, Dec 31).
NACC ruling a joke
News, Postbag, Published on 31/12/2018
» Re: "Watch ruling a bad mistake", (Editorial, Dec 29).
Words of wisdom
News, Postbag, Published on 02/01/2018
» Re: "Regime's gifts must be of true value", (Editorial, Dec 31).