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Memes of dissent
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/08/2023
» It is not as whimsical as it seems. After the onset of the largest pro-democracy movement since the military coup in 2014, university and high school students cuddled hamster dolls and ran around in circles. "Delicious tax!", hundreds of them sang, from a cartoon jingle at Democracy Monument in late July 2020. Crowdsourced from a social media platform, Hamtaro, a shorthand for caged mice demanding freedom, spawned many internet memes, including a greedy caricature of junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Mourners drive flight traffic
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 19/10/2017
» Those coming to Bangkok to pay their final respects to the late King Bhumibol are creating an extra surge in passenger traffic.
Knockin' on parody's door
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 07/11/2016
» Enough about Bob Dylan and his Nobel Prize in Literature. He took his time but finally accepted the honour and will make it to the ceremony in Stockholm in December if he can.
Surachai jailed on fifth lese majeste charge
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/05/2012
» The Criminal Court on Monday formally convicted and sentenced Red Siam core member Surachai "Sae Dan" Danwattananusorn on a further charge of lese majeste, adding two-and-a-half years to his current prison term.
Government should refocus its priorities
Published on 01/05/2012
» There is little cause for rejoicing or celebration for most labourers today, International Labour Day, as they struggle to make ends meet in the face of the rising cost of living fuelled by increased energy costs and, ironically, the effects of the minimum wage rise.