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Nitirat chief warns of new 'Black May'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thammasat law lecturer and Nitirat group leader Worachet Pakeerut has warned against appointing an outsider prime minister after the election, saying the country should have learnt its lesson after the bloodshed of Black May in 1992.
It's not black and white at Thammasat
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2018
» Black and white uniforms are usually ubiquitous at most Thai universities -- but not at Thammasat University. Formed by Pridi Banomyong over eight decades ago, the university has been perceived as a bastion of liberal values and non-conformity in the country.
Global warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas
AFP, Published on 14/03/2018
» PARIS: Global warming could place 25 to 50% of species in the Amazon, Madagascar and other biodiverse areas at risk of localised extinction within decades, a report said Wednesday.
Universities slow to adapt to job change
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/03/2018
» Universities need to transform their curricula to equip students for the job market of the future, where many of today's jobs will no longer be needed, says the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) president Suchatvee Suwansawat.
Ex-police chief raps terror charge
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 20/02/2018
» Former police chief and senator Pratin Santiprabhob yesterday denied terrorism charges pressed against him, calling them “silly and lacking substance”.
Journalists: Regime muzzles press freedom
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2017
» The media profession remains overshadowed by the military regime which prevents outlets from freely criticising and examining the government, the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) says.
Watana pleads not guilty in plaque case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2017
» Pheu Thai's core leader Watana Muangsook yesterday pleaded not guilty when he appeared in the Criminal Court in an initial examination of evidence in a case involving his remarks about a missing plaque at the Royal Plaza marking the Siamese Revolution of 1932.
The boy who cried 'Vote'
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 15/10/2017
» In the 85 years since the pioneering but no longer mentionable event concerning absolute rule, Thai citizens or some of them have voted in 27 elections. Or so. A few were free and fair. Most weren't, and things aren't looking too sunny for election No.28.
Hun Sen regime asks court to dissolve opposition party
Published on 06/10/2017
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's government on Friday took initial legal steps to dissolve the country's main opposition party, the latest in a series of moves to gain an advantage ahead of next year's general election.
Thai education needs 'long-term vision'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/09/2017
» Thailand needs a long-term vision for its education system that has continuity and avoids unnecessary changes in direction when a new government takes office, an education expert has said.