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Thailand needs an informed citizenry
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 11/06/2015
» The concept of citizenship is fundamental to the principles of democratic governance. The two go hand in hand. The democratic state can basically be reduced down to the citizen, and citizens can only exist under the auspices of a democratic state. Without delving into political theory, it is this "social contract" which defines the relationship between a citizen and the state.
Under the military regime, are we still citizens?
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 03/06/2014
» Under Pheu Thai Party rule we heard a cacophony of complaints from a "sanctimonious society" about a parliamentary dictatorship. But now the country is under military dictatorship, their silence is utterly embarrassing.
Give power to the people, say no to Suthep
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 03/12/2013
» Never in recent memory has Thai politics seen such divisiveness. The air is rife with political propaganda and animosity.
12 more new laws to really improve Thailand
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 04/06/2013
» These are some new laws I think Thailand would benefit from. Most regular readers will recognise this as a sequel to my previous articles under the same title.