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Burden of our Thai exceptionalism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/04/2015
» As the government undertakes its campaign to promote "Thainess" to potential foreign tourists, it should not forget that there is some undesirable Thainess at home that needs to be looked at.
Academic freedom curbs decried
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/09/2014
» Human Rights Watch called on the government on Saturday to end attempts to curb academic freedom in the wake of a ban on a seminar at Thammasat University.
Summertime and the livin’ is easy ...
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/07/2014
» It’s summer and what better time to visit France, especially a gorgeous city like Paris. The weather forecast for the French capital for July 26 is: partly sunny, warm and humid. Temperatures should be between 19 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Ending our colour-coded area divides
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 02/06/2014
» A recent change that occurred on a road in Chun district in Phayao gives a good indicator of the tough trail ahead for reconciliation being constructed by Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Rallies put a serious dent in Thaksin's plans
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/01/2014
» It's cold up in Harbin. But Thaksin Shinawatra and his family members apparently enjoyed the White Christmas and long New Year holiday there.
Yingluck must be an MP and the PM
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/08/2013
» Yingluck Shinawatra is not only the prime minister, she is also a member of parliament. The problem is that she seems to enjoy her premiership status and does not care much about being a member of parliament, although her name tops the roll call of Pheu Thai's party-list representatives.
A fateful path of arrogance
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/12/2012
» It's nice to hear this statement from Thaksin Shinawatra: ''Reconciliation is not about me receiving an amnesty so I can return home, because I'm already familiar with staying abroad.''
Minor clash, strong message
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/09/2012
» The clash between yellow-shirt and red-shirt supporters on Tuesday underlines how fragile the political situation remains as the country searches for reconciliation in the post-coup era.
Vagaries of compromise
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/09/2012
» Sometimes compromise is unavoidable. And sometimes it's unacceptable. Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat showed that last week, and police chief Priewpan Damapong will soon be tested.
A long drive home for Thaksin
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/07/2012
» How to get a visa to Thailand?