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Minister's 'stress' theory misses the point
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. The minister was quoted as saying the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ individuals is caused by a lifestyle of excessive work-related stress, social pressure, sexual experiences and insufficient religious observance.
Myanmar poll branded a sham
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» Four years after Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the junta's long‑promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.
Diplomacy via education
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2025
» The recent border skirmishes between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia have aroused fervent nationalism and hateful sentiments in society. While collective angst is understandable, it is alarming to witness our parliamentarians display such zealous attitudes.
Was DeepSeek-R1 release a Sputnik moment for AI?
News, Daron Acemoglu, Published on 07/02/2025
» After the release of DeepSeek-R1 on Jan 20 triggered a massive drop in chipmaker Nvidia's share price and sharp declines in various other tech companies' valuations, some declared this a "Sputnik moment" in the Sino-American race for supremacy in artificial intelligence. While America's AI industry arguably needed shaking up, the episode raises some difficult questions.
Thailand 'reaffirms' pledge to LGBTQIA2S+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/08/2024
» Thailand reaffirms its commitment to upholding LGBTQIA2S+ rights while demonstrating its readiness to bid for hosting the InterPride World Conference in 2025, with aspirations to host WorldPride in 2030.
Real plan for GDP growth
News, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2024
» After facing criticism for neglecting local media and prioritising foreign outlets, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput finally held a press conference to share his overview of Thailand's economic situation and the central bank's policy stance.
A Provincial Administrative Organisation election barometer
News, Published on 22/06/2024
» A turf war has been declared in Pathum Thani, which is being fought covertly by titans of national politics, according to a source.
The winner-take-all economy is ruining art, too
News, Allison Schrager, Published on 06/05/2024
» I was on the whole disappointed by this year's Whitney Biennial -- it was hard for me to tell if one video installation was art or an HR training video -- but as an economist, I have to admit the exhibition was successful in at least one respect: It did what art is supposed to do, which is to hold up a mirror to our society and economy. And this year's biennial shows how America's elite institutions are stifling innovation and creativity.
The danger of talking down immigration in Oz
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/01/2024
» Pre-pandemic Australia looks like hallowed ground that the contemporary economy will struggle to surpass. For local officials who aspire to take a crack at emulating a celebrated decades-long expansion, it's important not to downgrade a vital component that's become radioactive: immigration. The country's politicians are showing a worrying lapse in memory.
Poll body in tight spot
News, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has found itself on the defensive over growing accusations it has been inept in meeting its job description.