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The Apec forum won't save PM's election hopes
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/03/2022
» 'Whatever we do is seen by people as stupid." It will be ironic, if this statement, uttered in desperation and resentment probably in equal parts, goes down in history as the famous last words of former coup maker and prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Middle ground sought in lese majeste row
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/11/2021
» Is it obvious that something has to change?
Thai path to modernity likely long and fraught
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/11/2021
» If the current regime of constitutional monarchy began with a grand compromise between a burgeoning democracy and traditional absolute monarchy back in 1932, the question before us now could be where to strike a balance between these partly contradictory concepts in 2021, as this legacy-laden bundle threatens to unravel at the seams?
Objections to Section 112 can't be ignored
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/11/2021
» One favourite argument among people who believe that nothing should be done to the controversial lese majeste law is that any attempt to change it will lead to conflicts.
Govt has only itself to blame for jab fiasco
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/05/2021
» 'Now is not the time to play politics.'' Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha often warns people criticising his government. Ironically, it's the PM and his team who should pay heed to this advice.
Powers-that-be see no hypocrisy in their actions
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/03/2021
» Is it a case of split personality or mass delusion?
Section 112 and Covid shots are not a good mix
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/01/2021
» Is Section 112 or the lese majeste law a kill or cure for the government when it comes to its Covid-19 vaccination plan?
Govt can stop festival, but not an ideology
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 15/12/2020
» Will the wall of empty containers contain all the grievances people in the country have?
Section 112's return adds fuel to protest fire
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/12/2020
» The government's re-embracing of the lese majeste law has been marked by contention and dishonesty.
'Laws, articles' won't end desire for change
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/11/2020
» If the use of "all laws and articles" could calm the protesters down and reunite the country, we wouldn't be here staring at yet another cataclysm. Indeed, it's the relentless push for a hardline approach against pro-reform demonstrators that led us down this path, where different ideologies have become causes for fear and hateful retribution.