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Confusion over colours clouds future
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 31/10/2017
» A sense of uncertainty hangs in the air as Thais shed all-black outfits for coloured ones and, by extension, a "normal" lifestyle after the royal cremation ceremonies for the late, much beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej ended on the weekend.
Military goes 'post-truth' on poll date
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/01/2017
» The maths don't lie. If all agencies involved take the maximum time allowed to complete their missions according to the military regime's tentative roadmap to democracy, the election can be held in about 16 months from now, which means it would definitely not be this year.
Mottoes key to keeping public order
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 02/12/2014
» Mottoes are a necessary tool to keep people fixed in a state of happiness, to give them a moral guideline and make them feel there is a form of order in an otherwise messy world. A couple of cool and catchy slogans can go a long way.