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    Ethnic armies fight for a federal future

    Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 07/04/2021

    » Myanmar's ethnic armies have effectively declared war on the country's military government, increasing the prospect of civil war. In the face of the army's continued violence against civilian protesters -- the death toll is now more than 600 in the last nine weeks -- many of the country's ethnic leaders felt impelled to take drastic action.

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    Inspiration born from tragedy

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2021

    » Growing up in Yala, I-na Phuyuthanon thought she was used to hearing news of violence in the Deep South, but when her uncle was shot while stepping out to buy ice cream for his children, it changed everything.

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    Fears mount over 'copycat' crimes

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/02/2020

    » Concerns are growing that the Nakhon Ratchasima mass shooting could lead to copycat behaviour, with experts insisting that "social bonding" is needed help reduce the chance of the violence being repeated.

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    A disappearing river

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/03/2021

    » Artist Disorn Duangdao is one of the many people who has seen the Mekong River in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, change from muddy brown to an aquamarine colour. Although the blue river looks beautiful to tourists, it is actually a sign that the river is starving of vital sediment because dams in China are preventing it from flowing downstream. Another negative impact caused by the dam is that the river has dried up so much that the rocks in the bed can be seen for the first time.

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    The rise of political stress syndrome

    Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/07/2023

    » As Thailand's new government formation will significantly impact numerous people, most are following the matter closely. However, the effort to stay informed has caused stress to both supporters of pro-democracy parties and those in favour of the junta and conservative parties.

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    Shaking up conscription

    News, Published on 11/05/2023

    » Academics and human rights defenders have expressed mixed responses to calls to scrap compulsory military service, which is gaining national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls.

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    Pita had no chance

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2023

    » Re: "Thai elections without democracy", (Opinion, July 14).

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    Student filmmakers focus on Thai society for 'Voices Of The New Gen'

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/05/2023

    » After screenings in August last year, "Voices Of The New Gen", four short films by university students, are once again revisiting the gamut of social and political issues of 2022 on Netflix.

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    Army chief a fearmonger

    News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2020

    » As the army chief, Gen Apirat Kongsompong should stay out of politics. But he has always found it hard to resist the temptation of spreading or stirring biased and provocative political messages. His latest remark, which suggests possible arms robbery and associated street violence, is as weak and bewildering as ever because it is not accompanied with even a shred of evidence. It also lacks a sense of certainty. What is certain is that it is a disservice to the nation.

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    Myanmar talks to go ahead

    News, Published on 19/06/2023

    » Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.

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