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Henry Kissinger is dead. Good riddance. That this vile and despicable man lived to a hundred spits at the notion of karmic justice. That such a monster long outlived the mountains of children and innocents killed in Laos, Cambodia,...

The chosen slogan that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has adopted for his administration is “Chance of Possibility.” In English it is an awkward slogan, to say the least. In Thai it is slightly better: “this is the opportunity for...

The recent announcement by the government of new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin that it is considering inviting Chinese police officers to help patrol tourist hotspots in Thailand has sparked a wave of concern and debate. The plan, ostensibly aimed...

The philanthropic landscape is riddled with paradoxes. On the one hand, it boasts noble intentions and transformative projects that save lives; on the other, it can fall prey to a cycle of dependency, inefficiency, and sometimes, extravagance. The recent...

In recent years, Thailand has made significant strides in various sectors, showcasing economic growth, cultural richness, and technological advancement. Yet oftentimes, our privately-led initiatives that move the country forward tend to be let down if not hampered by our...

If Chaiyamparwaan Manphianjit, the Move Forward Party MP representing the Chom Thong-Bang Khun Thian-Tha Kham constituency in Bangkok, still has any integrity left, he should resign from the party immediately.Last night, 106 of his colleagues believed that he was...

In a political landscape desperate for transformative figures, Srettha Thavisin's ascension to the Prime Minister's office seemed like a momentous occasion. Having moved from a high-profile career as a real estate developer to the complex arena of Thai politics,...

Thailand is facing a unique demographic problem unlike other aging countries in North East Asia and Europe. The country is growing old before it attains economic prosperity, a situation pointed out by a recent article in The Economist. Unlike...

International NGOs and Advocacy Groups Raise Alarm Over Proposals to Deregulate Thai FisheriesLeading international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), including the Environmental Justice Foundation, Greenpeace, Conservation International, and Oceana, have issued a joint statement urging Thai...

In the recent bilateral talks between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the peripheries of the third Belt and Road Forum, a fraternal sentiment was echoed by the Thai Premier, evoking a sibling-like relationship between...