Opinion: June 24, The Memories and The Path Forward
Trying to keep political history alive is no easy task, particularly when the state is bent on making people forget.
Junta’s ‘Social Contract,’ The Empty Offer We Can’t Refuse
What should we make of the junta-sponsored forums held this past week across Thailand to introduce and solicit feedback on its 10-point draft “social...
Opinion: Lies Cannot Save American People’s Lives
A few days ago, Mr. Michael George DeSombre, the US Ambassador to Thailand, wrote to Bangkok Post, deliberately using the novel coronavirus epidemic to smear and attack China.
Thais, Passports and Struggles at Immigration
Imagine the scene. An overweight and intimidating-looking LAX officer painfully scrutinizes the papers handed over by the tiny Asian lady. Glancing up, he matches the face to the passport. Looking down, he checks his screen’s blacklist.
Tackling Corruption Without Transparency
One of the more disturbing news items last month was the withdrawal of Transparency Thailand from Transparency International.
Building a Resilient and Inclusive Global Health System Together—Taiwan Can Help
Dr. Shih-chung Chen
Minister of Health and Welfare
Republic of China (Taiwan)
The threat that emerging infectious diseases poses to global health and the economy, trade, and...
Opinion: From Hazing to Autocratic Culture
Another life was needlessly and prematurely lost recently as a result of hazing at a technical college.
Opinion: Honest Learning From Strangers in the Next Table
One of the occasional perks of sitting alone at a cafe or bar next to a table of conversing people is you get to...
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.
Work for a Coup-Proof Thailand Starts After Election Day
Anti-junta protesters are focused on not just pushing for speedy elections as promised but also attempting to end the vicious cycle of coups.