Like many Thai children, 12-year-old Thayan “Fhan” Wirojsakulchai can’t wait to get back to school, the joy of studying at home having long since evaporated.For Thayan, it’s great news that his school, Roong Aroon, is about to let him return to classes…
Month: October 2021
‘Phra Kiew’ parade: How Thailand’s oldest university became epicentre of country’s bitter political divide
Thailand’s oldest and arguably most prestigious seat of learning, Chulalongkorn University (CU) has undergone a transformation in recent years, as witnessed in controversial decisions made by its student union. The latest concerning the university’s s…
Anti-establishment protesters rally in Bangkok to demand repeal of lèse majesté law
Anti-establishment protesters, which included the Ratsadon group, LBGT supporters and Talufah members, rallied in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong shopping district this afternoon (Sunday) to demand the repeal of the country’s controversial lèse majesté law (Pe…
Fintech revolution poses challenges to Thai consumers
Banks and big corporations have seen disruption of their business models, but they have adjusted their operations quickly enough to cope with radical changes in financial services.While Thai consumers can reap the benefits from these winds of change, t…
Public health can aid proactive Thai diplomacy
A carefully-crafted national public health plan with proactive diplomacy can help Thailand to participate in global health development and deal with emerging diseases in the coming decades, suggested a panel of experts.The strategy will reposition heal…
Paetongtarn Shinawatra: the new heir of Thailand’s controversial political dynasty
After seven years out of government, the Shinawatra family appears to be keen on making a comeback.Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, made a surprise appearance at the opposition Pheu Thai Party’s general me…