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Academic out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2026
» A Facebook post by a well-known academic who ostracised a maverick politician believed to be Ratchanok Srinok, a firebrand former MP of the progressive People's Party, is causing an uproar.
Export hopes run thin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2025
» A letter issued by US President Donald Trump on Monday regarding trade tariffs has been a rude awakening for Thailand.
No excuse for racist slurs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2025
» Campaigning for victory in local elections next month may be fierce, but Thaksin Shinawatra has been accused of not just a breach of etiquette but also outright racism at a recent rally.
Time for tourism rejig
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2022
» Hoping to give tourism a boost in the post-pandemic era on Oct 1, the government has revised its visa rules, extending the validity of certain visas to entice foreign tourists to travel to the kingdom. But the move, while noteworthy, still falls short of the mark.
PM must temper anger
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2021
» When a person is highly agitated or angry, they might quickly lose their temper and probably resort to an inappropriate action.
Legal threats need rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/11/2020
» Government supporters may have cheered loudly when Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha declared he would apply "all laws and articles" against pro-reform demonstrators.
A charter for the people
News, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2020
» In June 2016, 13 activists were arrested for distributing "Vote No" leaflets in Bangkok in the lead-up to the constitutional referendum. They were charged with the crime of "breaking the law".
School bullying can't be ignored
News, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2020
» In a week when the country is celebrating National Children's Day, reports have emerged of continued widespread school bullying across the country.
Criminal libel laws go too far
News, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2019
» A recent libel case against a journalist, which saw her sentenced to two years in jail for her comment on workers' grievances at Thammakaset Co's poultry farm, speaks volumes about how harsh the punishments are under the Criminal Code's provisions for defamation.
A law inviting contempt
News, Editorial, Published on 31/08/2019
» Two recent cases involving criticism of the judiciary by two academics have sparked questions over what constitutes contempt of court. The debate centres on provisions in two laws governing court procedures.