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It’s Time To Talk About the Lese Majeste Law

Consider this an open letter to fellow Thai journalists.

Editorial: A Referendum is Not Enough

The junta should organize a referendum that will allow the Thai people to choose between the upcoming 2015 constitution and the 1997 "People’s Constitution."

Do You Hear the People Sing? A Guide to Myanmar Protest Music

I never expected to be singing these songs again, this time together with my son’s generation. Until the coup, I had thought that this generation was only interested in three things: eating, sleeping and play computer games. They have been proving me wrong.

The Efficacy of Demanding Justice by Committing Suicide

What measure of disappointment and desperation would make a man jump to his death in a bid to call for justice? That’s what happened Monday...

Thailand’s China Syndrome

It is impossible to overlook the growing influence of China in Thailand. Durian prices have surged in recent years due to soaring Chinese demand. Chinese...
A woman poses with a replica of the 1932 Revolution plaque during a rally marking the 90th anniversary of the 1932 coup at Lan Khon Mueang Town Square on June 24, 2022.

Opinion: June 24, 1932: Ninety Years of an Unfinished Revolt

The 90th anniversary of June 24, 1932 revolt, which ended absolute monarchy, was only celebrated by those who believe Thailand has yet to achieve genuine democracy and aspire for more freedom and rights.

Thailand Needs Less, Not More Censorship

The Thai state always tries to not just censor what they see is unfit for public consumption and it is literally keeping the public from maturing and becoming self-reliant. That suits them very well.

Editorial: 11 June 2013

Who Was Who In 2010 It is not surprising to see Mr. Suthep Thueksuban, former vice Prime Minister and former director of the so-called Center...

Opinion: Thailand’s Slippery Road of Political Hatred

Just as worrying as the recent and second attack on anti-junta activist Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat is the gratification that has been expressed by some junta supporters.
Photographers and journalists at a police press conference on the investigation into the death of actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong in Nonthaburi province on Apr. 26, 2022.

Opinion: Promises and Pitfalls of Thailand’s Social Media Landscape

Today is the World Press Freedom Day and it got this writer thinking about the changing media landscape in Thailand.

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