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.
Opinion: ‘Coup-Prevention Panel’ a Drop in a Very Dry Bucket
The Future Forward Party announced a plan to set up a panel exploring measures to prevent future putsch in Thailand. It was both a welcoming first step, and long overdue.
Opinion: Thailand’s Short Shelf Life Constitutions
December 10 is the Thai Constitution Day but there’s little celebrations in a country that saw 19 constitutions come and go and the current 20th grapple with an attempt to be rewritten.
Opinion: June 24, The Memories and The Path Forward
Trying to keep political history alive is no easy task, particularly when the state is bent on making people forget.
Opinion: Prayut’s Return as PM Comes With Many Unanswered Questions
Less than twenty minutes after he was let off the hook by the Constitutional Court, which ruled on Friday that he can still be PM for two and a half more years because the eight-year limit stipulated under the charter should only be counted when the junta-sponsored constitution came into effect in April 2017, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha made it clear he is planning to stay on to do more ‘great things’ for Thailand.
Politician Prayuth, the Camouflaged Junta Leader
Should we be delighted or disturbed that junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s declared this week that he’s now a politician?
Mahathir’s Win Opens New Avenue to Peace in Deep South
Less than a day after the victory was announced, there are already talks of what changes will be brought about by the Mahathir administration, including the peace process in Thailand’s southern border provinces.
Escaping the Present For a Misremembered Past
As fans of "Bupphesaniwat" revel in dressing retro, it’s an opportune time to rethink nostalgia and the risks of idealizing the past.
Revering the Late King With Love Not Hate
In grief, people can rise above tragedy and become better or fall to the depths of their base emotions and become barbaric.
Voranai: How the Media Fail the People
What do the leaders behind Thailand’s political factions have in common? They all are wealthy and powerful, and have news media outlets peddling hate...