Make a Will or Leave Loved Ones at the Mercy of Thai Law
Culturally, Thais are not really in the habit of making wills to manage and distribute assets after death, preferring to let the law take...
The Battle of the Burkini
LONDON – There has been a lot of fuss lately about the handful of Muslim women who choose to bathe on French beaches wearing a special garment that covers the head (not the face), and much of the body. That garment – the so-called burkini – was invented in 2004 by an Australian-Lebanese woman named Aheda Zanetti, with the goal of enabling even the strictest Muslim women to swim or play sports in public. Little did Zanetti know that her creation would generate a national controversy.
Voranai: Why #WeDon’tWantSrivara
Society is getting fed up with grumpy old men in uniforms suffering from delusions of self-importance and incurably rude behavior.
Opinion: Memories of Prem Reflect a Divided Nation
Former chief royal advisor Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda passed away on May 26 at the ripe old age of 98. But which Prem do you...
Opinion: A Sartorial Challenge to Bangkok
There are different ways to look at the ongoing debate over whether MPs, particularly women, should be allowed to wear traditional local dress to Parliament.
Opinion: Thammasat High School: A New Target of Political Paranoia
Accused of indoctrinating its students with distorted Thai history and monarchy, Thammasat University High School defended itself over the past few days through a statement denying the allegation which hits the headline when Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will send related agencies to look into the school’s syllabus and more.
Note to Readers: Removal of An Article About a Palace Announcement
Khaosod English has deleted an April 18 article about a certain statement made by the royal palace.
Opinion: Thai-Chinese Ties Shine in Battles Against Coronavirus
As a friendly neighbor and a partner of comprehensive strategic cooperation, Thailand has given strong support and sincere assistance to China.
Opinion: When Bangkok Shopping Malls Turn Into Protest Space
Shopping malls in Bangkok are more than just a place to shop. To the many mall rats, it’s a place to escape the heat, meet friends, dine, date, drink, watch films and more.
Opinion: Is Bangkok’s Soi Nana Very Dangerous for Young, Unaccompanied, Good-Looking Chinese Girl at...
What is more dangerous than being an unaccompanied young Chinese woman and not feeling safe in the Nana nightlife district of Bangkok at 11.30pm? Answer: Doing a video clip to make such a remark and post it on TikTok, only to have Thai immigration police “inviting” you for a talk, declaring you are persona non grata, and blacklisting you.
