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Protest at Mahidol University Salaya Campus in Nakhon Pathom province on Feb. 25, 2020.

Opinion: What COVID-19 Crisis Means to the Student Movement

Since COVID-19 has denied us the important opportunity to build on the momentum that we created two months ago, we cannot go on about and do anything without thinking about it carefully.

Opinion: Indian Embassy Responds to Op-Ed on Kashmir

The Indian Embassy in Bangkok sent the following letter to Khaosod English to explain its viewpoints on the issues of Kashmir.
A file photo of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha talking to passengers on an airplane.

Opinion: Is Gen. Prayut an “Experienced Pilot” Who Has Been Flying Air Thailand for...

That incumbent Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha perceives himself as an “experienced pilot” flying an airplane that is Thailand was made apparent when Prayut earlier this week asked voters to “re-elect” him because he is an experienced pilot who has been flying the Thai plane over the past eight years and not vote for “a teenager” to fly the aircraft.

Opinion: The Politics of Islamophobia

By Ian Buruma
Project Syndicate

NEW YORK — There are many roads to political disaster: greed, hubris, the charisma of the demagogue, and, perhaps most dangerous of all, fear.
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha with members of his cabinet July 24 in Ubon Ratchathani province.

We’re All to Blame When Freedom Slips Away

We can't just blame Prayuth and the junta for declining freedom of expression. As long as the press and public don’t value their freedom, it's difficult to keep it.
Celebs sit for a photo op with junta leader and Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to promote one of his government television programs. From back left, they are Jaron 'Top' Sorat, Mayura 'Tuk' Sawetsila, Namthip 'Bee' Jongrachatawiboo, Thanaphad 'Film' Kawila. At front from the left are Cherprang Areekul, Prayuth and Nittha 'Mew' Jirayungyurn.

Actors Enlisted to Support Thai Junta in Another Act

In its latest bid to appear popular – or at least less unpopular – the ruling junta this week enlisted a handful of A-listers...
People celebrate Tuesday after divers evacuate some of the 12 boys and their coach trapped at Tham Luang cave in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province. Photo: Sakchai Lalit / Associated Press

Thailand Needs Another Miracle to Complete Cave Rescue

Thank you, all of you. You have shown how concern for fellow human beings transcends creed and race.
Police arrest a man who graffiti the wall of the Grand Palace complex on Mar. 28, 2023.

Opinion: Another Episode of Thailand a Society in Denial

The spray-painting of an anti-lese majeste law message and anarchy symbol on the wall of the Grand Palace complex on Tuesday has sparked a debate following the deep political division line in Thai society.

Attacking One Another Probably Not Best Way for Dissidents to Fight Junta

Even among those who profess to be for democracy, disagreeing without insult is difficult.

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