Opinion: What’s Plan B, Plan C and More If Pita Fails To Become PM?
On Thursday morning at 9am to be exact, parliamentarians will vote to select the new prime minister and Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat’s future will become clear, if not clearer.
Junta's Coffee Coercion
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
Senior Staff Writer
Opinion: Mistrust Prevails Following ‘The General’s’ Election
Two issues emerged from Sunday’s tight election result: trust and legitimacy – or the lack thereof.
The Election Commission’s abrupt end of supplying poll results...
The Death of Yuwadee and Rise of Sing-Along Journalism
The death of Thailand’s longest-serving government reporter was a loss to Thai journalism and a reminder of the challenges ahead.
How to Fight the Islamic State
By Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
Ramifications of Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Monarchy Reformists
If there’s any court ruling that would have ramifications far beyond those directly involved, it’s the one made by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday
Bridging Our Grief Disparity for Horrors Near and Far
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Opinion: Vacharaesorn’s Wish to Return to Thailand Permanently Raises Many Questions
Earlier this week, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, estranged son of HM the King, who grew up in the United States, told the AFP he wants to return to Thailand permanently after living there for 27 years.
Opinion: The Government Wants More Thais to Have Children. Good Luck with That!
The government is pushing for a new national agenda: trying to convince and incentivize more Thais to procreate. In the words of Health Department Director General Atchara Nitiapinyasakul warns on Saturday Thais need to have more babies or there will be a shortage of workers and taxpayers six decades from now.
The Corruption and Excesses of Thai Buddhism
The latest temple fund embezzlement probes which have seen four senior monks arrested and one taking flight highlights anew the problem with Thai Buddhism.