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Why Sedition Charges Won’t Silence Me

It never occurred to me that what I write could be seditious.
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse greets students during a visit to Kanchanaburi Provincial Deaf School in Kanchanaburi province on March 12, 2024.

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.
Police officers question Thanapol Eawsakul during a raid of Same Sky Books and Magazine office in Nonthaburi province on Jan. 20, 2022. Photo: Same Sky Books.

Opinion: Thai Big Brother Watching Iceberg Underwater

Having charged at least 167 people under the lese majeste law over the past year, the regime of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is now trying to find out who are active underground, the shadowy members of the monarchy reform as well as anti-monarchy networks. And their money pipeline.
An injured Karen villager from Myanmar is transported across the border to a hospital on the Thai side in Mae Hong Son province on March 30, 2021.

Opinion: Let Us Not Lose Our Humanity on Myanmar Issue

When your next door neighbours are crying out for help, fleeing from their home for safety, what should you do? It seems the answer is...
A royal motorcade drives through a crowd of anti-government protesters in front of Government House on Oct. 14, 2020.

Opinion: My Testimony on the Royal Motorcade Case

In late March, I took an oath and stood as a defense witness in front of three presiding judges at the Criminal Court in one of the rarest criminal cases in Thailand.
A sign posted at Sanam Luang in Bangkok prohibiting sunbathing on the lawn taken on Jan. 18, 2024.

Opinion: Why We Should Care About “No Sunbathing” Sign at Bangkok’ Sanam Luang

The local authority in Bangkok finally puts up a “no sunbathing” and no wearing of bikinis sign at Sanam Luang on Thursday, a few days after some Thai netizens were outraged at the photos of two scantily clad Caucasian female tourists sunbathing at the lawn in bliss, but oblivious to the backdrop of the Emerald Buddha Temple and the Grand Palace behind.

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

The Bizarre ‘Referendum’ Process

How much meat must a sausage contain in order for it to be labelled as a genuine meat sausage? How absurd can a referendum process get before it can no longer be called a genuine referendum?

What We Can Expect With the Return of Political Protests

All protesters want Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign for the COVID-19 management meltdown. But some also want to pursue their year-long goal of monarchy reform if not more.
A slum along Khlong Prem Prachakon in Bangkok on Sept. 10, 2022.

Opinion: The Poor Are Getting Poorer and That’s a Ticking Time Bomb

The recent increased price of instant noodle from six to seven baht per pack was nothing short of a big blow for working-class Thais, particularly poor people, who lead hand to mouth existence.

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