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Left: Activists, including Angkhana Neelapaijit, mark the 11th anniversary of the abduction of human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit in 2015 in Bangkok. Right: Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen poses with his wife and child. Photo: Courtesy of his family

Opinion: Thailand’s Burnt Drum Killings, Then and Now

Not being well-versed in murder techniques, I asked one question twice to the chief of the Department of Special Investigation on Tuesday during the...

Opinion: One Month After Elections but No Solution In Sight

On the evening before the one month anniversary of the March 24 general election, two soldiers sat aimlessly, guarding Victory Monument. It was a...
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: Hope, Confusion, and Betrayal in Juntaland

Hope, confusion and betrayal. These feelings engulfed me as I watched the parliamentary debate unfold on Wednesday.

Opinion: Celebrating a New, Exciting Chapter of Thai-Kosovo Friendship

This month a year ago, the Republic of Kosovo opened its first regional Embassy in South East Asia, in Bangkok. We are establishing since excellent relationships with the Kingdom of Thailand and are thankful for a warm-hearted welcome.

Opinion: Is There Future After Thanathorn and Future Forward Party?

Now that Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has been found guilty of violating the election laws, the future of his party and Thai politics are becoming even more uncertain.

Opinion: Why We Should Still Be Hopeful for Thailand

Post-election political stalemate, the specter of the junta leader returning as prime minister, witch hunts against new party leaders – what’s there to be...

Opinion: Kashmir Deserves the Rights to Decide Its Own Fate

For its eternal beauty and serenity, Kashmir has for ages been called a paradise. Unfortunately, this heaven on earth is now one of the world’s most oppressed and brutalized places.
A file photo of a Senate parliamentary session.

Opinion: Hopes Shattered, Thai Senators Have Signed Their Death Warrants

In one of the most stunning, and disgusting episodes of Thai politics, Senators voted to reject all constitutional amendments from the opposition parties intended to undo the damage from the 2017 military-drafted constitution while the Governing Coalition hastily scrambled their amendments to reintroduce the voting system from the 1997 Thai Constitution.
Former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi being surrounded by reporters as he reports himself at Lumpini Police Station on Apr. 17, 2022.

Opinion: Let’s Be Fair and Just About Sexual Assault Allegations Against Anyone, Including Prinn

The biggest Thai news over the past few days, or since Thursday, was undeniably the sexual harassment and rape allegations made by some twenty women against Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi.

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