Opinion: When in Rome (Or Bangkok) – Dress the Part
Unaware of the stares, dismissive disregard and derogatory remarks, one wonders why welcoming arms suddenly don’t feel so open.
Opinion: Shame or the Lack Thereof in Thai Politics
In a sane and democratic society, there is no way a former junta leader and his deputy could be running for the post of prime minister – not after they have committed treason by overthrowing an elected government.
Analyzing Prayuth’s Latest 2018 Election Promise
Good news! Our beloved junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has graciously announced on Tuesday that there will indeed be general elections in November 2018.
Opinion: A Sad, Shocking Week That Tested Football’s Heart
PARIS — It was a week of sad and shocking images for football.
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Article 44 as Strong Medicine and Its Side Effects
Inadvertently, absolute power under Article 44 of the provisional junta constitution has become controversial again after it was used against Wat Dhammakaya.
Opinion: The Everyday Terror of Life Under Myanmar’s Coup Regime
Dates and days have become blurred in a life under a military dictatorship. Instead, every day is a day of protesting and resisting.
Opinion: Buddhist Ban on Alcohol Sales Has No Place in Secular Thai State
A little inconvenience for drinkers occurred on Wednesday and Thursday this week in Thailand because they were Buddhist holidays. People simply cannot buy alcohol or consume it in public, legally at least.
Opinion: Where Do You Stand on 600 Baht Minimum Wage by 2027?
The pledge by the main opposition Pheu Thai Party to raise the minimum wage from around 350 baht per day to 600 baht within five years, or by 2027, if elected to run the next government, has raised a lot of eyebrows and ignited a fierce debate as to whether it is appropriate or even realistic and whether it will do more harm than good to the Thai economy or not.
Opinion: What Do Lisa Blackpink, Elephant Pants, and Somtum Have in Common?
Observing all the adoration accorded by Thai fans to rapper, singer, and dancer Lisa Blackpink (Lalisa Manobal) as she and her three Korean girl group members entertain the huge crowd at the National Stadium in Bangkok last week, I could not help but wonder where this 25-year-old Thai singer’s musical career would be today without the decade of training, grooming, and promotion by her South Korean record label YG Entertainment company.
