Opinion: Why Ekachai Hongkangwan Is a Formidable Political Activist?
Anti-junta-cum-monarchy-reformist Ekachai Hongkangwan has emerged as one of the most persistent opponents to the conservative powers in Thailand over the years.
Opinion: Lest We Forget: The Movement Changed, The Struggle Continues
I was a part of the movement calling for democracy that began two years ago, in the midst of the ill-advised dissolution of the opposition Future Forward Party back in February 2020.
Opinion: Anutin, Marijuana, and Thai Politics
The future of the de facto use of marijuana for recreational purposes, a by-product of the decriminalization of marijuana for medical purposes, is now hanging in the balance.
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.
Opinion: Expats and Thai Politics
Foreigners, especially Western expats, expressing strong political views about Thailand inside Thailand is always controversial.
Pressure Group Asks Telecom Regulator to Stop True-DTAC Merger Deal
Pressure group invades NBTC on issue of letter to Prime Minister pressuring Council of State for second round of interpretation, with the apparent intention to accelerate closing True-Dtac deal; TCCT demanded to do its job and not let investors monopolize the country.
Opinion: Was the Temporary Suspension of PM Prayut, Good News, Bad News, Or a...
The Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha as PM for up to a month while adjudicating whether he has reached his eight-year limit of term in office as stipulated by the junta-sponsored 2017 charter or not.
Opinion: Prayut Can Spare Thailand from Further Pain and Political Impasse by Calling for...
The biggest question in Thai politics today is whether Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha will continue to be Prime Minister after completing eight years in office on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
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.
Opinion: Mountain B Pub Fire: Why Safety Culture Is Abysmally Low in Thailand
The man-made Mountain B pub fire tragedy which led to at least 15 deaths and dozens of injuries was basically preventable. Police confirmed hours after the fire that one exit door was locked, the operator had no license to operate a pub, the place used inflammable acoustic foam panels and more.
