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'Wall' against protesters doomed to fall
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 21/08/2021
» We're inching toward the day of reckoning, so it seems. Everyday there's a battle, and the Din Daeng Triangle is the battle ground. At least for the past several days.
A more unequal society than ever before
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 14/11/2020
» In 1982 a major Swiss bank listed Thailand as the most unequal in the world, ahead of Russia and India. In fact, for the past several years, Thailand has been rated by various institutions as one of the most unequal countries.
'Legal war' on dissenters destined to fail
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 05/09/2020
» When Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Rayong in mid-July to lend moral support to its residents following a coronavirus scare, the security detail around him was, as usual, tight.
Flash-mob sparks that lit the firestorm
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 22/08/2020
» Last Sunday's demonstration at Democracy Monument has shown that the youth movement has become a force to be reckoned with.
Keep govt out of 'Happiness Cupboards'
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 16/05/2020
» A "drama" has been playing out on social media surrounding a well-intentioned, popularly initiated scheme to help the poor. But it could do more for Thai society than meets the eye.
Waiting for disasters is a risky game
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 21/03/2020
» They say every cloud has a silver lining. So, does the pandemic that is wreaking havoc across the globe have one too?
The girl and her dog making gains for the disabled
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 27/07/2019
» A Facebook page has gone viral. In just two weeks, the number of its followers has gone from 300 to over 90,000.
Why Thanathorn makes PPRP uneasy
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 02/03/2019
» The fate of the Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) will be known when the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on March 7.
Gems galore in PM's baffling 'box' talk
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 19/01/2019
» What makes the junta leader think he is qualified to tell people how to think?
Rap shines light on regime's archaic thinking
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/11/2018
» A couple of days ago I got over my reluctance and clicked on the new rap song on YouTube.