Opinion: War Victims Are Next on COVID-19’s Path of Destruction
My organization sees the world at its worst, which is why I want world leaders and governments to listen carefully: I am scared.
Opinion: When is Endgame in the Fight for Thai Democracy?
Emboldened by Marvel’s latest superhero movie “Avengers: Endgame”, some Thais are calling for the democracy struggle in Thailand to also reach its climax.
Opinion: We’ve Had Enough of COVID Confusion From Gov’t
Confusion, confusion and more confusions can be expected if the government doesn’t learn from this week.
Trump’s Emotional Intelligence Deficit
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts – Last month, 50 former national security officials who had served at high levels in Republican administrations from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush published a letter saying they would not vote for their party’s presidential nominee, Donald Trump. In their words, “a President must be disciplined, control emotions, and act only after reflection and careful deliberation.” Simply put, “Trump lacks the temperament to be President.”
Editorial: BKK Bombing No Justification for Martial Law
Regardless of who is responsible for the Siam Paragon bombings, the incident should not be used as an excuse by the Thai junta to maintain martial law and its broad restriction on human rights.
Opinion: Bangkok’s Heat Wave Needs to be Addressed Now
A French friend in Bangkok posted a few days ago that he was thankful for the man who invented the air conditioning machine (There is a debate whether in fact it was the American man by the family name of Carrier or not but would not get into that here).
The AIIB and Global Governance
By Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng
The Death of Yuwadee and Rise of Sing-Along Journalism
The death of Thailand’s longest-serving government reporter was a loss to Thai journalism and a reminder of the challenges ahead.
The Bizarre ‘Referendum’ Process
How much meat must a sausage contain in order for it to be labelled as a genuine meat sausage? How absurd can a referendum process get before it can no longer be called a genuine referendum?
Opinion: From American Racism to Thai Chauvinism
The anti-racist protests and riots in the United States across 70 cities as a result of the police killing of black man George Floyd on May 25 have got some in Thailand reflecting upon their own society.