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Voranai: Rice Wars – A New Hope
The narrative of Thailand’s political conflicts is changing. For over a decade, it has been the old establishment versus the Thaksin Shinawatra network, and the drama has been difficult for audiences...
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Thai Roadkill: No More Half Measures
Statistics be damned. Every New Year and Songkran were the last holiday for 300 to 400 people who die on the roads. The post Thai Roadkill: No More Half Measures appeared first on Khaosod English.
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Voranai: By the Junta For the Junta
History is written by the victor. This is true in every society. In Thailand, history is written by the Culture Ministry’s Fine Arts Department and will likely be adapted into a movie – produced,...
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Homeless, Not Heartless
April 11 saw the untimely death of a prominent advocate for the homeless and the dispossessed, a great loss to those communities and those who care about the less fortunate. The post Homeless, Not...
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Voranai: The Spoils of Siam
Last week, I was doing my routine run at my usual track. Afterwards, sinking into a chair, sweat drenching from every pore, I overheard a group of elderly puu yai gentlemen talking nearby. These were...
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Who Will Cross Thailand’s Invisible DMZ?
Seeing the historic handshake between the leaders of South and North Korea, Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un last week, I couldn’t help but wonder about Thailand. Thailand is not physically divided like...
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Mahathir’s Win Opens New Avenue to Peace in Deep South
Less than a day after the victory was announced, there are already talks of what changes will be brought about by the Mahathir administration, including the peace process in Thailand’s southern border...
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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. The post Opinion: When in Rome (Or Bangkok) – Dress the Part appeared...
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The Military Junta as a Political Party
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha denied his visit to Buriram province this week was a political move to woo voters and lure local politicians for the promised general elections where he is expected to make a...
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Thai Law: Landlord Not Playing By New Rules? Here’s What to Do.
Two weeks after new consumer protections came into effect, few landlords are abiding by them. Should you roll over and give up? No, you should not. The post Thai Law: Landlord Not Playing By New...
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Questions For the Coup Enablers
Tuesday will begin a fifth year under military rule for Thailand. There are many aspects to contemplate, but one worth reflecting deeply and honestly upon are the people who opposed Yingluck...
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Pro-Election Protesters Arrested. But Were They Defeated?
The pro-election anti-junta protest marking the fourth anniversary of the coup appears doomed from the beginning. The post Pro-Election Protesters Arrested. But Were They Defeated? appeared first on...
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The Corruption and Excesses of Thai Buddhism
The latest temple fund embezzlement probes which have seen four senior monks arrested and one taking flight highlights anew the problem with Thai Buddhism. The post The Corruption and Excesses of Thai...
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300 Million Tons a Year: Can the Plastic Crisis Be Solved?
A 2015 study identified China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam and Thailand as the top six sources of marine plastic, responsible for around 60% of plastic pollution at sea. The post...
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Reality and the Denial of Sex Work in Thailand
What should we care more about: Reality or the denial of reality? The post Reality and the Denial of Sex Work in Thailand appeared first on Khaosod English.
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Wingnuts From the Right? Lefty Loonies? All Welcome in the Game of Votes
Say what you will about the ultra-conservative, ultra-royalist and ultra-nationalist Action Coalition for Thailand, but it’s a sign that something is on the right track. The post Wingnuts From the...
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Death Penalty is Ugly Vengeance, Not Justice
The sudden execution of a death row convict on Monday after a nine-year hiatus has ignited a storm of debate over capital punishment. The post Death Penalty is Ugly Vengeance, Not Justice appeared...
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Retaining the Past for a Democratic Future
June 24, once Thailand’s National Day, passed with even less notice once again this past Sunday. It was difficult to find traces of the importance of the day which was celebrated for two decades with...
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Bringing the Luang Cave Rescue Op Down to Earth
The search for the 13 missing inside the flooded Luang Nang Non cave complex in Chiang Rai has united Thais in a common desire to see them safely returned home. The post Bringing the Luang Cave Rescue...
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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. The post Thailand Needs Another Miracle to Complete Cave Rescue appeared first on Khaosod English.
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