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Soldiers also suffer stress
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2025
» The recent tragedy of a 25-year-old soldier who killed himself after he injured two civilians in a shooting in Surin province should not be concealed by the military.
Army culture of impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Military Court delivered a ruling yesterday over a fatal assault at a cadet school in 2017. Despite the verdict finding the defendants guilty of assaulting the young cadet, it is unlikely to deter a culture of hazing and impunity within the Thai military.
Power politics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/05/2025
» A recent row that saw a policeman beaten for warning a politician not to take photos inside a polling booth confirms that local politics still wields significant influence over law enforcers.
End citizenship delay now
Editorial, Published on 11/05/2025
» They were granted Thai nationality decades ago. Yet for nearly 40 years, they have lived as second-class citizens -- invisible, powerless, and stripped of basic rights -- all because of government red tape.
Letting their hair down
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court's decision to abolish a controversial regulation that restricted students' hairstyles is welcome news.
MP rape case to test House
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/02/2025
» The case of lawmaker Chaiyamphawan Manpianjit who was charged by Chiang Mai police with raping a Taiwanese tourist, is the latest challenge for parliament in dealing with lawmakers accused of a serious violation of the law.
Take abuse seriously
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2024
» The prestigious seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council that the Thai government recently secured comes with great responsibilities. It means the government must live up to the standards set by the council to prove that it deserves a seat on it.
Debt woes far from over
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2024
» The news about a 72-year-old woman who was beaten up by debt collectors last week has cast doubts on the supposed successes of the government's campaign to combat loansharking.
Sex content spurs debate
News, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2024
» The recent proposal by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to amend the Criminal Code and legalise the adult entertainment industry in Thailand has ignited a nationwide debate. The proposal, which aims to regulate and decriminalise adult materials and sex toys, reflects the changing dynamics of technology and society.
Police raid overkill
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/06/2024
» Last Thursday, a large number of police, including a commando unit armed with assault rifles, raided three locations in Rayong province to search for evidence over allegations of illegal dumping of industrial waste by Win Process chemical recycling company.