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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.
The smallest of things can destroy us
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 09/01/2021
» There were no celebrations during the New Year holidays, at least not like the ones we have had in previous years. The coronavirus has disrupted what used to be a festive season and life in general.
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.
Pupils held hostage in Trump's games
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 11/07/2020
» My daughter Sai completed her 14-day quarantine yesterday.
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.
Mekong 'cash machine' needs an overhaul
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 30/11/2019
» Just over a week ago, many people in Thailand, particularly those in highrises, were thrown into panic when their buildings were swaying. They didn't know at the time that a strong earthquake had just hit inside Lao borders near Nan's district of Chaloem Phrakiat.
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.
Spirit of '1984' in regime's cloistered ranks
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 24/11/2018
» Prawit Wongsuwon, held in high regard as a "big brother" among members of the junta, normally maintains a cool and calm composure when meeting the press corps.
Tourist cash cannot buy back lost beauty
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 27/10/2018
» Tourism is a big deal for many developing countries; it brings in a lot of money. But it is also a disruptive force and ruins a lot of good things.
The vision and illusion of Thailand 4.0
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 23/12/2016
» It seems like all of a sudden all we hear from everyone that counts in and out of government is "Thailand 4.0". Its economic model sounds so modern, so hip.