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The lowest point ever in Thailand’s criminal justice system
The lowest point ever in Thailand’s criminal justice system
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024
By writing a headline like this, my aim was not to attract attention or lure others to read my article. Having studied up to a doctorate in criminology from one of the world's top universities for eight consecutive years,Macchiavelli was right, and that's not a good thing
Macchiavelli was right, and that's not a good thing
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024
There is a famous book, written by 16th-century Italian political theorist Nicolo Machiavelli, that I rarely recommend to my students. While the students may gain knowledge about the ways of the world and the art of political manipulation, my worry is they may learn immoral ideas, with consequences for themselves and society as a whole.Thai soft power is under siege
Thai soft power is under siege
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023
One day I was listening to an interview with a woman responsible for promoting Thailand’s “soft power”, or “palang lamun" as she called it. I want to say you need to consider whether it is worth the time and resources spent.Coming to grips with chaos
Coming to grips with chaos
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023
I received a press release that was meant for electric train passengers. It said if you have long hair, ensure that it doesn’t fly into other people's faces.Why so hard to reform police and the powerful?
Why so hard to reform police and the powerful?
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2023
I may be a person who speaks, thinks, and writes things honestly and blatantly. This may cause some people who are not familiar with this kind of directness to view it as dangerous to the advancement of the family, their organization, and to their close relatives and friends.Tragedies that could have been averted … if only people were more responsible
Tragedies that could have been averted … if only people were more responsible
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023
Thai society has suffered several accidents or serious dangers that were unexpected without doubt. But most of them arose from pretentiousness, arrogance, machoism, and the carelessness of human beings of all genders, ages, and races.Thailand’s precarious political situation is ‘far from over’
Thailand’s precarious political situation is ‘far from over’
SATURDAY, AUGUST 05, 2023
With Thailand in a political quagmire once again, The Nation spoke to Varawut Silpa-archa, the leader of the Chart Thai Pattana Party, and Amorn Wanichwiwatana, a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, about what lies ahead.A Constitution drafter’s thoughts on post-election Thailand
A Constitution drafter’s thoughts on post-election Thailand
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
Pita Limjaroenrat has become an overnight sensation in Thailand after his stunning success in Sunday’s general election. Still only in his early 40s, Pita will become the youngest prime minister in Thailand’s 70-year political history if chosen by a majority of both houses of Parliament.What awaits Britain in a new era under newly crowned king?
What awaits Britain in a new era under newly crowned king?
FRIDAY, MAY 05, 2023
Saturday, the 6th of May, might be an ordinary day for many people. But for many British citizens, it is historic. It’s the long-awaited day when their new head of state, King Charles III, officially ascends the throne.Sometimes we need evil to fight evil for good cause
Sometimes we need evil to fight evil for good cause
SATURDAY, MARCH 04, 2023
I have known Chuwit Kamolwisit, aka “Chom Chae (a great whistle-blower)”, for at least 10 years now. Nearly a decade ago, I had organised an election debate among the PM contenders in the 2557 (2014) general election, namely former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva, PM Yingluck Shinawatra, Professor Purachai Piumsomboon, as well as Chuwit. Chuwit came with his son and was very pleased to join our programme without delay.