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State must tackle racism
News, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2026
» On the surface, a case involving a group of men assaulting an ethnic Karen worker in Chon Buri may look like an ordinary crime.
Power with no sensitivity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2025
» The border may be contested, but the message sent by bulldozing a Hindu god was unmistakable -- and damaging.
Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
It's now time for healing
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2023
» Public anxiety has grown as the Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing for an amnesty bill that seeks to pardon all groups involved in colour-coded conflicts and also offenders of the draconian Section 112 of the Criminal Code -- lese majeste law.
New take on Mother's Day
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/08/2023
» This week, Anubarn Sri That -- an elementary school in northeastern Udon Thani province -- grabbed media headlines and garnered praise from people for its surprising decision to cancel its usual Mother's Day celebration.
Scouts need a rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2023
» The news about a male Thai scout leader wandering into a female shower block at a global scout meeting in South Korea last week brought unwanted attention to the scout movement in Thailand.
Yok case shows need for a rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2023
» A recent controversy involving a prestigious high school refusing to enrol 15-year-old political activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai reflects a lack of protection for rule-defying students.
Southern discomfort
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/06/2023
» A mock referendum campaign by a group of Muslim students in the deep South on separatism has triggered panic across the kingdom. The move is highly sensitive and risks breaching Section 1 of the charter which says that Thailand is an indivisible kingdom.
The Children's Day divide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2023
» Today is National Children's Day. Like every National Children's Day for the past several decades, several governmental agencies will organise a variety of entertainment activities for children, mostly in urban areas, such as games and exhibitions. The armed forces are expected to roll out obsolete tanks and other weaponry to show to our children.
Chuan case could backfire
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/10/2022
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai was indicted on Tuesday by the public prosecutor, three days before the case is due to expire, under a suit brought by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who accuses him of defamation.