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Stepping up against discrimination
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Amidst the global turmoil happening today, it is easy to yield to a sense of despair and despondency. Yet, there are positive changes at the national-local level which seem incremental at first glance, but which are, in reality, monumental; they act as a gentle palliative projecting hope. On this front, Thailand experienced a sense of elation a year ago, when the possibility of same-sex marriage became the norm in the country due to reform of the Thai Civil Code.
War on Iran is one 'Taco' too far
News, Jamie McGeever, Published on 14/03/2026
» The "Trump always chickens out" (Taco) investment strategy -- buying beaten-down stocks on the assumption that the US president will ultimately back down from his more extreme policies -- has, for the most part, been a profitable one. But the Iran war may change that.
Echoes ignored
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/03/2026
» Re: "With Iran war, US is alone", (World, March 6). The Deputy Director of the German Marshall Fund, Kristina Kausch, is upset that US President Donald Trump has not sought the world's approval in his quest to destroy Iran's military abilities and for the removal of its genocidal dictatorship. One which screams daily: "Death to Israel" and "Death to America". (Time Off, Bangkok Post, March 8).
A nominee to a criminal is still a criminal
Vanich Kittichai, Published on 12/03/2026
» Operators originating from China artificially suppressing coconut prices for Thai farmers have put the spotlight back on Thailand’s complicated relationship with Chinese entrepreneurs in recent weeks.
No shield for tainted MP
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2026
» As parliament is set to convene on Saturday, it is clear that Chonnaput Naksua, a Klatham MP for Songkhla, who is implicated in an online gambling and money-laundering network, will seek parliamentary immunity as he looks to take part in the session. His participation will be a crucial test for the legislative branch.
Are Thai women truly equal?
Oped, Thunpicha Greigarn, Published on 12/03/2026
» Do you think gender equality is still an issue in Thailand? Whether the answer is yes or no, explaining why can be surprisingly difficult.
Women can lead push for growth
Oped, Anisha Chugh, Laura Leonelli Morey & Teresa Zapeta Mendoza, Published on 09/03/2026
» Across the Global South, painful austerity measures such as benefit caps, pay freezes and subsidy cuts have followed donor governments' recent cuts to foreign aid. The policy pivot has had an especially dramatic impact on women -- costing them jobs, services and protections -- and is causing widespread economic hardship in many developing countries.
Credit where it's due
Postbag, Published on 08/03/2026
» Re: "Justice must extend to all women", (Opinion, March 7).
Piyabutr’s farewell post could have been an email
Vanich Kittichai, Published on 07/03/2026
» A frustrating but inescapable part of leading change is the need to maintain an image of complete assuredness and confidence. Even when facing external or internal friction, an agent of revolution can never really let on that they harbour any doubt or dissatisfaction. It is those moments of uncertainty that allow proponents of the status quo to delegitimise the entire movement.
Justice must extend to all women
News, Anna Hammargren and Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 07/03/2026
» International Women's Day, which occurs tomorrow, often brings statements of support. This year's UN theme asks a harder question -- does justice actually work for women and girls?