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Cambodia and the rise of a small power
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/04/2023
» For Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, timing is everything. Therefore, it was not surprising that the world's longest-serving leader signalled recently that he would step down from politics. Unbelievable, right? He used to say he would remain in power until he was 90. If it had not come directly from him, nobody would have believed a word. His carefully calibrated decision comes at a critical time due to current domestic and external conditions and their likely long-term repercussions.
Uighurs' plight a lesson for govt
News, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2023
» The case of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church who were arrested for overstaying visas in Pattaya last week brings back memories of the notorious repatriation of another group of Uighur refugees back to China in 2014.
The worldwide population boon
Oped, Published on 31/03/2023
» An easy way to start a long, heated debate is to mention global population. Thomas Malthus famously ignited furious arguments in the 19th century when he warned that, absent fertility-control policies, exponential population growth would outpace improvements in agriculture and cause recurrent bouts of famine and pestilence. Industrialisation would postpone the crisis, but not forever.
Somsak, Suriya deal blow to PPRP
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/03/2023
» The defection of two key figures of the Sam Mitr faction, Suriya Juangroongruangkit and Somsak Thepsutin, from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to the Pheu Thai Party has dealt a blow to the ruling party.
Let women feel truly safe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/03/2023
» Today marks International Women's Day, and while there are many good causes to celebrate, the situation remains far from perfect for many embattled housewives and other women and girls in Thailand.
'Poor cards' not a solution
News, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2023
» This Wednesday, over 20 million people are crossing their fingers in hopes of receiving approval for state welfare cards, which will provide them with 200-300 baht per month, plus up to 500 baht per month for public transport expenses.
Letting go is key to moving forward
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/02/2023
» Some humans desire to transcend their biological limits. Such pursuit of immortality is expressed through art or architecture, or living through their descendants. I have been in touch with a number of artists who struggle to preserve their craft amid changing times. A succession crisis occurs when one cannot find anyone to continue his or her artistic legacy and only some can let go, though not easily.
A blueprint for women's growth
Oped, Published on 17/02/2023
» As we embark on a new year, I have been reflecting on "resolutions", and, more specifically, what it takes for an individual or a society to be resolute in a world of endless challenges and obstacles. Throughout my career, I have seen many examples of people triumphing against the odds -- extraordinary accomplishments that often begin with a small group of individuals seeking to solve a problem. In the best cases, local communities, government and the private sector align and invest in programmes and policies that create more opportunities for these groups to flourish.
Old, poor and unemployable
News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2023
» When it comes to demographics, it is no secret that Thailand is quite an anomaly.
Celebrating human rights in 2023
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/02/2023
» This year is a time to remember and reiterate two key instruments which have shaped responses to human rights implementation since the end of World War II in 1945. It was the task of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), based on a Resolution of the UN General Assembly adopted in 1948, to identify and list a number of key rights of a global nature.