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And the winner is — Thai Buddhism
Oped, Published on 31/05/2023
» Having followed Thai politics rather closely since the 1960s, I suggest that the best explanation for the results of the recent May 14 election is Thai Buddhism.
As turmoil rages, no quick return to halcyon days
News, Published on 18/01/2021
» Given the momentous and historic lawless disruption of the US Congress on Jan 6, serious and necessary questions are being asked: what is happening in America? I would like to provide some background from my personal perspective on the course of history now unfolding in this country.
A closer look at Thailand's model of 'Baramee'
Oped, Published on 21/10/2020
» Why is Thailand in political turmoil once again? Some I hear blame "outsiders". I disagree. What happens to Thailand, starts in Thailand; nowhere else, and succeeds or fails, thanks to Thai values and interests.
John Locke and Thailand's future
News, Published on 19/08/2020
» I have closely followed Thai politics since 1961 when my father, Kenneth Young, was US Ambassador to Thailand. The tension between Thai traditions and westernisation, which broke into the open with the revolution of 1932, is still unresolved after many constitutions, many protests and many coups.
When bombers turned into butterflies
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/08/2019
» There have been an increasing number of news events lately serving as reminders that I am a bit on the ancient side. Last month it was the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and it was rather disturbing that most of my colleagues were either too young to remember it, or in most cases hadn't even been born.
Temple saga handling a unity boost
News, Stephen Young, Published on 01/06/2017
» It seems that a return to normalcy has been achieved since the Department of Special Investigation in March ended its search of Wat Phra Dhammakaya for its elusive former abbot, Phra Dhammajayo. This is good news for Thailand as it will promote a more welcoming environment for political reconciliation and honest elections.
Working to eliminate 'money politics'
News, Stephen Young, Published on 09/08/2016
» The new constitution has been approved by Thai voters, giving democratic legitimacy to a renewed effort to prevent "money politics" from becoming the preferred form of modern democracy in Thailand.
Checks and balances needed to curb money politics
News, Stephen Young, Published on 03/09/2015
» For over 25 years now the cancer of "money politics" has been metastasising in Thailand. Cutting out -- even just back -- the corruption and inequalities brought about by money politics is Thailand's immediate democratic priority.
Charter must include Buddhist ideas of governance
News, Published on 28/03/2015
» I have recently hosted five round tables — one each in Germany, London, Paris, The Netherlands and Madrid — where Thai Buddhist ideas on governance were presented to appreciative audiences.
Postbag: PM’s head in the sand
Oped, Published on 20/12/2014
» Re: “Gen Prayut dodges new torture questions”, (BP, Dec 19). Why doesn’t the PM just come out and admit that it happened under the administration of former PM Thaksin. It happened. There is no denying it. Following the Thai axiom, if you ignore the problem it never happened, or, if you ignore it, it will go away, is not the answer.