What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Activists rallied at Government House on Tuesday to demand a quick and straightforward investigation into the death of their colleague Netiporn Sanesangkhom during detention last week.
Last week's death in custody of pro-democracy activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom has raised concerns about freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Thailand.
Thailand on Monday officially began the selection of new senators, a process that has become part of an ongoing war between progressive forces hoping for democratic political reforms and conservatives seeking to keep the status quo. Hopeful candidates headed to district offices across the country on the first day of registration to compete for one…
Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressive forces hoping for democratic political reforms and conservatives seeking to keep the status quo