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  • OPINION

    The rebranding of 'big brother' Gen Prawit

    Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/09/2022

    » A day after Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended from his prime ministerial duties, Paiboon Nititawan, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, was handing out a biography on Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, now acting PM, to reporters.

  • OPINION

    The silence of the Senate

    News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2023

    » The photographs of a young female police corporal who had just completed facial reconstruction surgery following a savage beating by her boss reminded the public of a controversial case that shocked the country last year.

  • OPINION

    Uighurs' plight a lesson for govt

    News, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2023

    » The case of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church who were arrested for overstaying visas in Pattaya last week brings back memories of the notorious repatriation of another group of Uighur refugees back to China in 2014.

  • OPINION

    Election rules need legal clarity

    News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2023

    » After parliament's final session ended on Friday, there were calls for the government to dissolve the House earlier than the deadline of March 23. Needless to say, voters want to exercise their rights while parties want to start campaigning.

  • OPINION

    Arrogant govt will lead us all to damnation

    Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/03/2021

    » It is just a "damn you", another incident that will probably be attributed to a major government figure showing how "friendly" he is with the press.

  • OPINION

    Milli and Mamuang

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/04/2022

    » Thailand's collective appetite for mango and sticky rice went through the roof when Thai teen rapper Milli, whose real name is Danupha Khanatheerakul, performed on the stage of Coachella 2022 on Sunday.

  • OPINION

    Thamanat saga a blight

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2021

    » The Constitutional Court's verdict on the status of Capt Thamanat Prompow did not raise any eyebrows, nor did it bring the whole nation to a shocked standstill. After all, society has become used to surprises from our judicial system that run contrary to public sentiment.

  • OPINION

    No one benefits as old regime drags out its end

    Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/10/2021

    » Standing together in a space demarcated as a forbidden area, two actors began to spread red paint over their bodies and create flags out of ropes and twigs. When they ran wild and cried out "Long live the people!" the message could not be clearer. Performed by the Layyim Theatre group, the gig was a part of the rally held by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD) to commemorate the first year of the movement. It was held in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Sunday.

  • OPINION

    'Deeds' under microscope

    News, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2019

    » When deputy Democrat Party leader Nipit Intarasombat floated an allegation that the return of land title deeds to debtors, who used them as collateral to borrow from loan sharks, held at ceremonies in a number of provinces was fake, many people were not surprised.

  • OPINION

    Promote police fairly

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2021

    » Even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government survived the Feb 16-19 no-confidence motion, there are a number of debate issues that pose questions about his leadership and his sincerity towards solving such matters. Among them is a recent case that's come to light -- the promotion of senior police officers through a ticketing system that has been riddled with irregularities and nepotism.

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