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Thailand caught in indefinite transition trap
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 22/05/2015
» Milestones and anniversaries are for marking. But few should overdo the focus on Thailand one year after its 12th successful coup in 83 years under constitutional rule. The past year is merely a large blip on a long political continuum that dates back a decade or even a century in which Thai society has been grappling with the form and content of a political order that is being contested between the forces of tradition and modernity.
Migrants' plight brings out the worst of Thai psyche
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 22/05/2015
» It would be an understatement to say Thailand is sitting between a rock and a hard place in dealing with the Rohingya crisis. As first port of call for the human smuggling networks, the country serves as a springboard for the migrants to travel to a third country, most likely Malaysia or Indonesia.
NCPO must loosen its grip
News, Published on 22/05/2015
» A year ago today then army chief Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha assembled key people engaged in ongoing political conflicts into the same room and told them to forge an agreement.
Discovering new things on old routes
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/05/2015
» Driving in Thailand has become easier these days with better roads, a wider road network, more gas stations, smarter GPS and faster cars. Though these factors make any roadtrip easier, it doesn't stop people from getting lost. In other words, it doesn't rob them of all the joy of adventure.
Thoughts that Bangkokians have on any given day
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 22/05/2015
» 1. Is today the "hottest day of the year" that they've been talking about? It sure feels like the sun is being extra vicious by b*tch-slapping my face and stabbing my skin.
Tourism
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/05/2015
» Who is Tourism Authority of Thailand trying to entice in its latest marketing scheme?
Give voters a choice
News, Published on 22/05/2015
» The charter referendum question should be worded so it gives a clear idea as to what we, the people of Thailand, want out of our constitution.