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Fairer welfare threatens the status quo
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 20/02/2021
» Early this week, Krungthai Bank branches throughout the country were swarmed by large mobs of people wanting to register for the Rao Chana assistance programme.
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Dubious reasons for extending decree
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 25/07/2020
» As expected, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to extend the state of emergency for another month in response to the recommendation of its sub-committee on national security.
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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.
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The politicisation of crisis and suicide
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 02/05/2020
» Suicide has become a hot-button issue after a group of researchers recently released a report on the impact of Covid-19 on the urban poor.
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The best in us, the bureaucratic worst
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 18/04/2020
» The past week has been dominated by news of the government's bungling of its cash relief programme for those affected by the Covid-19 infection.
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Pandemic offers chance for real change
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 04/04/2020
» Seeing how Covid-19 has transformed the way we live, it's tempting to say life will not go back to the way it was after this is all over.
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Government's 'theatre of the absurd'
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 14/12/2019
» Since the generals shed their military garb and donned civilian suits, political developments have gone from bad to worse and even into the arena of the absurd.
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The girl who could just save the world
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 05/10/2019
» She is 16 years old and small in stature. But when she speaks, her words have the power to command the attention of world leaders. She has a way of putting them together that turns complex issues into plain, hard truths that pack a powerful punch.
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New faces bring hope for wind of change
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 23/03/2019
» I have a strange feeling. I feel the wind of change is coming.
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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.
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