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Justice for ordinary folk? Fat chance
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/12/2016
» Chiang Mai pub brawl victim Issarajnuwat Wankawisan has reportedly been discharged from hospital, but his case, as well as a few others that have been in the news, suggests that Thailand's justice system remains in intensive care.
NCPO props up 'wall' that divides Thais
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/11/2016
» The scandal regarding motivational speaker Orapim "Best" Raksapon may be just another small brick but it could go a long way in reinforcing the wall of divisiveness that continues to rise in Thai society.
King's more human side on display
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/10/2016
» In an outpouring of grief, a transformation seems to have occurred.
Bickering not needed as we grieve for HM
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/10/2016
» Has Thailand changed markedly since 3.52pm last Thursday when His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away?
Fed up power base forces PM to repent
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/01/2016
» It must have taken an exceptionally strong force to make a feisty character like Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha flinch.
Whipping up right-wing conservatism
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/11/2015
» Are we currently experiencing a quantum leap in time? Once-shuttered Myanmar is set to have an election this Sunday while our prime minister says he is prepared to close down the country if there is no peace and order.
Government invites amnesty-style backlash
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 06/10/2015
» Do you know what the hullabaloo over the single internet gateway policy is reminding me of? It makes me think back to the disastrous blanket amnesty policy.
All roads lead to entrenched military rule
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/06/2015
» Whether the new elections are held in August 2016, 2017 or 2020, the polls are losing their game-changing power as the military regime turns all roads to its advantage.
Mixed views about Thais from Singapore's statesman
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/03/2015
» Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew was a leader who did not mince his words, especially after he stood down as prime minister in 1990.
NCPO think, Thaksin may act
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/02/2015
» The two time bombs that exploded near Siam Paragon shopping mall in the heart of Bangkok may have dented the junta's "peace and order" image, but they will not have broken its tight control over the country.