• OPINION

  Gender equality still falls short

  Editorial, Published on 03/03/2024

  » As the world prepares to commemorate International Women's Day on Friday, the recent tragedy involving the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Chonlada "Noon" Muthuwong has cast a stark light on the persistent violence against women in Thailand.

• OPINION

  A murder most foul

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2024

  » The pace of the investigation into the gruesome murder of an impoverished woman in Sa Kaeo is rapidly eroding the credibility of the police.

• OPINION

  Impunity fuels school violence

  Editorial, Published on 07/01/2024

  » As we approach National Children's Day this coming Saturday, we cannot ignore the alarming reality of violence in schools that continues unabated due to systemic impunity and the authoritarian school culture.

• OPINION

  Show women some respect

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2023

  » Nov 25 will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Despite the event being almost two weeks away, local women's advocacy groups this week are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to work with parliament to draft a new code of ethics to prevent election candidates accused of sexual harassment or assault from participating in politics.

• OPINION

  Sex attacks too common

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2022

  » It is not overly dramatic to say that not a single day goes by without reports of sexual violence -- from bouts of domestic violence and date rape to homicides committed against women and even young girls.

• OPINION

  No escaping this scandal

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/04/2022

  » The leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit has finally apologised for the high-profile sex scandal involving the party's ex-deputy Prinn Panitchpakdi.

• OPINION

  Prinn's case, party's fault

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2022

  » At last, #MeToo -- the global campaign to seek justice for victims of sexual assault -- has come alive in Thailand. While the original campaign began in the US when a number of Hollywood actresses spoke out against a formidable movie mogul, the Thai version has sparked no less controversy, as it poses a real threat to the nation's oldest political party.

• OPINION

  Trafficking case in limbo

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/03/2022

  » The United States' declaration that Myanmar's military committed genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority is a major step to bringing justice to the issue.

• OPINION

  Cops culpable in condo rape

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2022

  » Last week's news about a security guard raping a condominium resident in Bangkok is not just another criminal case -- it reflects a systemic flaw within the Royal Thai Police (RTP), which is responsible for granting permits to security guards.

• OPINION

  War on Amnesty the wrong battle

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2021

  » As a government that was transformed from a military regime, the government hardly has an impressive track record when it comes to protecting human rights, but waging a war against Amnesty International Thailand seems a step too far.

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