• OPINION

  Thais dream of democracy

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/05/2022

  » Pro-democracy activists and relatives of those who died in the bloody crackdown of May 1992 gathered at Thammasat University yesterday to mark 30 years since one of the most terrible days in modern Thai history.

• OPINION

  Military deals need scrutiny

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2022

  » On this date each year, the military marks the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with pomp and pageantry, with soldiers marching to showcase the forces' strength and solidarity. In the past couple of years, the celebration has improved for the better, with more social campaigns incorporated into the activities for the day, in an effort to keep the military relevant to society in the modern age.

• OPINION

  Uphold true democracy

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2021

  » June 24 marks a historic day in Thailand's politics and democracy as it was the day when the country went through a drastic change from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in what is known as a bloodless revolution by the people's party in 1932.

• OPINION

  Myanmar issue a test for the govt

  News, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2021

  » The situation on the Myanmar side of the border is a test for Thailand's humanitarian efforts. During the past two months, security forces have had to deal with an influx of about 3,000 ethnic villagers crossing into Thai soil to flee from a crackdown by Myanmar's military, known as Tatmadaw. Despite negative reports accusing the military of pushing them back, the government has provided them with shelter.

• OPINION

  Long overdue history review

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/11/2020

  » If the Education Ministry has its way, the subject of Thai history in the Basic Education Core Curriculum will be overhauled, with the revised version available for the 2022 academic year.

• OPINION

  Firebrands need maturity

  News, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2020

  » A major rally of students and pro-democracy activists scheduled for Wednesday will be a major test of the country's prospects of further developing its democracy.

• OPINION

  No more coups, please

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2020

  » The new army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae raised hopes when he said during his first press conference that the chances of a coup are zero.

• OPINION

  High cost of stupidity

  News, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2020

  » The Supreme Administrative Court's decision to dismiss a petition filed by the Transport Ministry and State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to resurrect the Hopewell Project case last week has confirmed the elevated road and rail project's place in the country's hall of shame.

• OPINION

  A dagger to democracy

  News, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2020

  » Following the Constitutional Court ruling yesterday that disbanded the opposition Future Forward Party (FFP), Thailand's deeply entrenched political uncertainty has embarked on a new, but familiar, chapter.

• OPINION

  Coup panel a good step

  News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2020

  » At long last, a concrete effort to prevent future coups has been proposed in the Lower House by eight Future Forward Party MPs. It is a much-needed first step for lawmakers to show the public that they are serious about putting an end to the vicious cycle of coups.

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