Opinion: Why Jatuporn Reappearance May No Bode Well for Progressive Change?
The reappearance of an alliance by some former Red and Yellow shirts to push for the ouster of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha got many people deciphering.
The Funny Dictator is Funny
In a military-ruled society where junta leaders preach a gospel of anti-corruption, hearing its army chief tell the media and designated graft-busters they shouldn’t...
Opinion: Let’s Not Succumb to Political Hysteria
Witch hunt, paranoia and hysteria is gripping Juntaland.
This time, the witches – or demons – are the Future Forward Party duo comprised of leader...
Opinion: Do Not Make Bangkok Boring by Eliminating Street Food Stalls
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration recently announced it will ‘improve’ the quality and safety of street food in the capital. While this is definitely a good sign, there is little concrete details. I hoped this will not kill the charm of not just Bangkok, but street food itself and more.
Questions For the Coup Enablers
Tuesday will begin a fifth year under military rule for Thailand. There are many aspects to contemplate, but one worth reflecting deeply and honestly upon are the people who opposed Yingluck Shinawatra and Thaksin Shinawatra.
Opinion: Is the First Chapter of the Monarchy-Reform Struggle Ending?
When I wrote last Saturday on why the numbers of monarchy-reform demonstrators are dropping, some read with sadness.
Do not despair. The year-old movement was...
Opinion: Kashmir Deserves the Rights to Decide Its Own Fate
For its eternal beauty and serenity, Kashmir has for ages been called a paradise. Unfortunately, this heaven on earth is now one of the world’s most oppressed and brutalized places.
Voranai: By the Junta For the Junta
History is written by the victor. This is true in every society. In Thailand, history is written by the Culture Ministry’s Fine Arts Department...
Opinion: The Endless Struggle to Remember Quests for Democracy
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the deadly crackdown on Redshirt protesters that left at least 90 people dead. If there are any lessons learned it is that this historical episode is yet to be accepted as a collective memory for Thai society.
Public's Watchdogs Become Dictator's Lapdogs
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
Senior Staff Writer