Opinion: An Open Letter to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
“I promote peace and non political agendas this is highly political. It’s not my place to and not my fight. If you want me to fight for a broader issue I can like racism,”
Opinion: From American Racism to Thai Chauvinism
The anti-racist protests and riots in the United States across 70 cities as a result of the police killing of black man George Floyd on May 25 have got some in Thailand reflecting upon their own society.
Opinion: Coronavirus Charity As ‘Moral Masturbation’ And Beyond
Last Sunday I walked past an empty ‘sharing pantry’ in front of Chatuchak Park and it got me thinking. The pantry, a new concept introduced earlier this month, was empty.
Opinion: May Is A Cruel Month for Thai Democracy
The two political bloodshed that took place in the same month of May may be 18 years apart, but they share a big similarity that should bother anyone who cares about accountability in this country.
Opinion: Should Taxpayers Bail Thai Airways Again?
At a time when the public debates whether to rescue Thai Airways from its 200 billion baht debt or let it go bust, I have a confession to make about the airline.
Opinion: Global Health Security Needs Taiwan’s Participation
Taiwan, though not a member of WHO, cannot stand alone and must be included in such fight against threats.
Opinion: The Endless Struggle to Remember Quests for Democracy
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the deadly crackdown on Redshirt protesters that left at least 90 people dead. If there are any lessons learned it is that this historical episode is yet to be accepted as a collective memory for Thai society.
Opinion: Coronavirus is a Wakeup Call for Thailand’s Inequality
The coronavirus is forcing us to do some self-reflection.
Opinion: Thais Should Fear the Danger of Pandemic’s New Normal
The end of the coronavirus pandemic is nowhere in sight, yet the New Normal of lives and politics in Thailand is already here.
Opinion: Coronavirus Shows Thai Gov’t Doesn’t Trust Its Citizens
Whether you agree with this latest policy and the government’s advice to Thais abroad not to return home just yet, it reveals the government’s lack of faith in the people.
