Commentary

In 1789, American statesman Benjamin Franklin recorded in a letter, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes".And boy, will the new income tax law starting Jan 1, 2024 will make us feel...

When the Twin Towers fell on the morning of September 11, 2001, it wasn't just the skyline of New York City that changed forever—so too did the worldview of an entire generation of millennials. A generation that came of...

by Nattasuda A. Kaplin, Head of Communications, Plan International Ukraine Humanitarian ResponseAir-raid sirens clash with the sound of laughter in playgrounds. Bomb shelters stand in stark contrast to ballet performances in opera houses, lit by generators. Cafés and restaurants...

In the annals of human history, few ideals have been as cherished and contested as the right to free expression. But as with all freedoms, the boundaries of this right remain a subject of perennial debate, shaped by ever-evolving...

Paternal Autocracy, seen across various historical and societal contexts, represents a governance style where a single leader or a ruling elite embodies a paternalistic role, possessing concentrated power and authority. A deep respect for order, traditional hierarchies, and authoritative...

The other day my friend texted me and asked what I thought the future of working would be like for the next generation of fresh-grads considering there are so many AI tools now.As a writer, I get asked this question...

Every flickering screen, every folded newspaper column, seems to present us with an unending series of chaotic vignettes, so ghastly in nature that they have begun to numb our senses. Violence, poverty, and natural disasters: welcome, my dear reader,...

You would be forgiven for thinking that pride month is all about LGBTQI+ being loud. Or even, that “gay love being thrown at our faces.” It is not a strange conclusion to arrive at, with the extravagant pride parade...

The short answer is yes. Bangkok is located on the central plains of Thailand, and it is situated only about 1.5 meters (5 feet) above sea level. The region is crisscrossed by several rivers and canals, and its geographical...

Dear TikTokers and YouTubers,Well there is an opening I never thought I would write. Anyway. Thanks for coming en masse to Thailand. Debating if this last sentence is sarcastic. While I appreciate your interest in our culture and your...