The Nation's Opinions
Football chaos could very easily happen here
Thailand shares some of the 'ingredients' that led to violence recently in Egypt
Catégories: Thai news
One nation under the greenback
The Guardian is not one of my favourite newspapers, but The Nation is.
Catégories: Thai news
If speech not accepted on campus, then where?
In the midst of the Article 112 controversy at Thammasat University, Bertrand Russell's pride in Cambridge is relevant.
Catégories: Thai news
Health of democracy lies in debate
I would like to encourage readers to revisit last Wednesday's opinion pages, including the very fine domestic editorial, "Opposing views must be heard and tolerated," and what may be for many the quite shocking opinion piece by Stephen B Young, "Impeachment: a necessary constitutional reform."
Catégories: Thai news
Nitirat should be argued with, not silenced
In saying that "[Thammasat University] Class 01 [law] graduates deem it inappropriate to use the university's premises to stage offensive activities against the monarchy", the alumni misunderstand what a university should aspire to.
Catégories: Thai news
Getting creative in education
According to Adobe Systems' regional director, Vicky Skipp, new technology and digital learning are now essential in the modern classroom
Catégories: Thai news
Govt put on the ropes as court delibertaes on decrees' legality
Korn Chatikavanij, the former finance minister and deputy leader of the opposition Democrat Party, is one of the 120-plus MPs who signed a petition for the Constitution Court to rule if the government's emergency decree on the transfer to the Bank of Thailand of Bt1.14-trillion in public debt is legal.
Catégories: Thai news
Is this government overstepping its fiscal authority?
The Constitution Court's upcoming ruling on the legality of two financial decrees could determine the longevity of the Yingluck administration
Catégories: Thai news
Everyone's a winner
Re: "Applying for a US visa was not pleasant", Letters, January 30.
Catégories: Thai news
Questioning the climate-conflict link
The impact of climate change on migration and conflict has in recent years been posited as one of the most serious challenges human society will face over the next few decades.
Catégories: Thai news
Rumours and smokescreens to divert attention
Whenever they come under pressure, ministers and red-shirt leaders come up with allegations about plots to topple the government
Catégories: Thai news
Stand up to big food corporations
Re: "World Faces Big Challenges In The Years Ahead", Editorial, January 30.
Catégories: Thai news
Lighting up the Russian Far East
The Republic of Sakha, also known as Yakutia, in eastern Siberia is the coldest inhabited area on Earth, with the mercury sometimes dropping to minus 50 deg Celsius.
Catégories: Thai news
Thailand cuts corporate income tax in preparation for AEC competition
One date looms large over Asean member states: 2015 will see the creation of the Asean Economic Community, or AEC.
Catégories: Thai news
Dollar set for long roller-coaster ride
The US dollar's bullish sentiment against the baht resolved itself quickly in the middle of January this year.
Catégories: Thai news
Sex and religion are part of Malaysia's real harmony
Here we go again. The Obedient Wives Club is back in the news. Not only has it spread its wings to Sabah, it has a new campaign going - it's about sex and it's about religion.
Catégories: Thai news

