Opinion: Phalang Pracharath Rebranded as Party for National Reconciliation – And They Don’t Think...
The bigger the lie, or at least the bigger the attempted deception, the higher chance it will succeed in making others believe – at least some people believe this judging from the latest re-positioning of the ruling Phalang Pracharath Party which now branded itself as the party for national reconciliation.
Opinion: Understanding Thai Cultural Jingoism: A Case of “Cambodian” Desserts
You might have heard the phase “ทัวร์ลง” (pronounced as tour lohng in Thai), a relatively new Thai slang that means getting backlash online. The phase literally means hordes of tourists getting off a bus at your doorstep.
Chairat Panthuraamphorn: How a CEO Can Inspire Best Teamwork
Chairat Panthuraamphorn, M.D., the Administrative Physician
Winner of “The Best of CEO People Leader” Award
Driving growth through the “happiness” of his employees
Amid the increasingly unpredictable...
Opinion: Move Forward Row Shows They Need To Handle Internal Criticisms Constructively
As the general election draws near, politicians are increasingly anxious. The Move Forward Party is no exception as became apparent by the latest row between party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Pitabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary general of the Progressive Movement.
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.
Opinion: Is It Kun Khmer or Muay Thai?
As I type these words, some Thai and Cambodian trolls are doing their mighty best to undermine the future cultural relations between the two countries. The rocky cultural relations between the two neighbors with so much cultural commonality is now more of hate than love relations.
Opinion: The Labyrinth That Is Corruption in Thailand
Police extortion is getting out of control, flouting the justice system like never before – or was it?
Opinion: Time for Tawan and Bam to End Their Political Hunger Strike
It has been over ten days now since monarchy-reform activists Tawan and Bam have unilaterally revoked their lese majeste bail and began their hunger strike in prison. They are now at Thammasat Hospital. The two young activists issued three lofty demands: justice system reform, release of all political prisoners, and for all political parties to call for the abolition of both the lese majeste and sedition laws.
Opinion: Thai-Chinese and Debt of Gratitude
Every Chinese New Year, I am reminded of a personal story of the paternal side of my ancestors and how it shaped my conscience and a deep sense of debt of gratitude towards Thailand.
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.