Commentary

Hannah Arendt's striking phrase "the banality of evil," first emerged during the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi officer responsible for orchestrating the logistics of the Holocaust. Arendt observed that Eichmann was not a monstrous figure, but rather an...

Last week, Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill passed through the lower house with flying colours, as well as the first reading of the upper house, effectively moving Thailand one step closer in legalizing same-sex marriage and the rights that come...

The recent incident aboard the cruise liner Queen Elizabeth, as it approached South Korean waters, brings to light a concerning trend of selective immigration practices targeting Thai nationals. This event unfolded in the early hours, as passengers were awakened...

It is a matter of time before Thailand's film takes off. I truly believe this. Films like "Hunger" on Netflix have already shown that Thai cinema can captivate a global audience, amassing hundreds of thousands of viewers and showcasing...

In Thailand, a country where mental health often remains an under-discussed issue, the pervasive “selfie” culture on social media highlights a growing concern. Too often, our young people have social media accounts dedicated to just and only their image....

In the swirling buzz of Taylor Swift’s "The Eras Tour" skipping Thailand for a six-show run in Singapore, thanks to an exclusive deal that’s got the whole of ASEAN locked out, there's a bitter pill we're swallowing here. Prime...

In the wake of our recent discussion on the stringent immigration checks faced by Thai nationals abroad, a torrent of responses has unveiled a disconcerting undertone. It prompts us to ask maybe Thailand should go the path of Korea...

A recent account by a Thai traveler subjected to an exhaustive interrogation by South Korean immigration officials has cast a glaring spotlight on the deeply ingrained issues of prejudice and dehumanization faced by Southeast Asians visiting South Korea. This...

This past month has been big for music, both internationally and in Thailand. Last weekend, Bangkok saw Coldplay perform; and internationally the 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place. This weekend, Ed Sheeran came to town, and just two days...

The Thai Education Minister’s meeting with the North Korean Ambassador is a microcosm of everything wrong with the Thai educational system.Last month, the Thai Minister of Education, Police General Permpoon Chidchob, met with Ambassador Kim Je Bong of North...