Opinion: Dreaming Beyond the Elite’s Dreams at ASEAN Summit
Thai government’s latest ads reminding Thais to be a good host to the on-going ASEAN Summit in Bangkok says a lot about ASEAN identity.
10 Things You Might Not Want to Know About the Next Constitution
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
Senior Staff Writer
Can We Talk?
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
Senior Staff Writer
Opinion: Fear and Foreboding in Laos
The disappearance of Surachai Danwattananusorn has sent shivers among exiled anti-monarchists, particularly in neighboring countries.
Opinion: Confessions of a Thai “Nation-Hater”
A new malice is threatening Thailand. Those in fear call members of the new cult “nation-haters” or phuak chang chart in Thai.
Thailand Rewrites its Past to Win Today and Secure Tomorrow
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
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.
Opinion: Now We’re All Suckers For Power
It's good that nearly five years of direct military rule will likely be over soon, but even the way it ends shows we've all come to depend on absolute power.
Opinion: Reopening Thailand in 120 Days Needs a Good Plan, Not Just a Risky...
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is taking a bold and risky step on Wednesday by announcing a goal to reopen the whole of Thailand to foreign tourists within 120 days, or by mid October. This is a big gamble and the target requires good planning and execution.
Opinion: Does China Aim for an Unstable, Weak Myanmar?
Xi’s visit poses both opportunities and risks. Myanmar will have to mitigate the risks and challenges while making sure to take advantage of every opportunity—in other words, we must be pragmatic, and we must be careful.