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Thai Press Must Try to Speak Truth to Military Power

The press cannot be truly accountable to the public if it does not try to analyze and question the current militarization of Thai society because a militarized society is antithetical to a democratic and pluralistic society.

Thailand Sans Politicians

To state that some Thais have lost faith in politicians and the democratic system is an understatement. The word “politicians” has for them become a pejorative. Unless your parents were politicians, to say you want to grow up and become one is like saying you want to become a con man or a charlatan.
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Our Inadequate Way of Dealing With Bangkok’s Air Pollution

Lacking a better response to the growing air pollution, some Bangkokians have resorted to dealing with the issue individually.

When Thailand Debates the Lese Majeste Law

The past week saw an unprecedented flurry of reactions both in support and opposition to amending the controversial lese majeste law.

Opinion: Time for the Silent Majority To Speak Out

Drastic ideas are now being toyed with from some leaders from both sides of the political divide.
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Opinion: Boycotting Sponsors of Right-Wing News Agency Not Long-Term Solution

Boycotting products to achieve a political goal has become fashionable in Thailand of late. But when the target is a news agency, no matter...
Thailand's permanent representative to the U.N Suriya Chindawongse during a meeting of the U.N. General Assembly on April 7, 2022. Photo: Permanent Mission of Thailand to the UN / Twitter

Opinion: Why Thailand Abstain on the UN Resolution To Suspend Russia From UN Human...

Condemn the Prayut Chan-o-cha’s regime and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai all you like for Thailand’s vote to abstain from supporting or opposing the resolution to suspend Russia’s membership to the U.N. Human Rights Council and from expressing grave concerns at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Opinion: A Case of Political Purification at a Hospital

As political tension flares up anew following pro- and anti-government rallies last weekend, some took additional steps to ensure their ideological purity.
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Prayuth is Thailand’s Very Own ‘Bridge to Nowhere’

You’re a coup leader, a military dictator. What can you do to improve your image?

From the Editor: 10 Ways Thai Media Can Fail Less

Thai media can remain relevant and viable in the formats of the future by rediscovering the purpose of its past.

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