Features
Features
Article 112 imprisons artists
“People are scared to express themselves because of this law. Writers are afraid to mention it, even in fiction, if
Features
Suicide before conscription into the army: what does a young man’s death tell us?
A young man from Udon chooses suicide rather than enter military service. The military draft law favors those with an
Features
Intimate laborers and COVID-19
Listen to voices of intimate labourers during the COVID pandemic.
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Decoding Thailand’s lese majeste law
Many activists have been charged with Thailand’s lese majeste law, Section 112 of the criminal code, over the last few
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Teaching LGBT rights through board games
“It’s time for us to see them as a normal man or woman. Straight men or women don’t
Features
Udon Thani new generation: Battle over royal portraits, a monument, and a flag (Part II)
Udorn Thani’s democracy fighters are battling over symbols. Three cherished symbols of the state: the royal portrait, the city’
Features
Udon Thani’s new generation: Battle over royal portraits, a monument, and a flag (Part I)
Udorn Thani’s democracy fighters are battling over symbols. Three cherished symbols of the state: the royal portrait, the city’
News
News
Mo Lam Bank denies involvement in the burning of a portrait of King Rama X in Khon Kaen
Mo Lam Bank denies involvement in the burning of a portrait of King Rama 10 in Khon Kaen, confirms that he’
News
Critics call for end to govt’s info warfare against citizens
The state-run “Information Operations” is an obsolete Cold War legacy that must be put to an end, a prominent writer
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Army “Information Operations” creates misinformation in Khon Kaen “watch list”
A member of parliament from the Move Forward Party reveals information about the military’s Information Operations (IO) during the
Interviews
Interviews
The art of resistance: Udorn teen performs act of defiance against threats from the state
Over the past year, pro-democracy movements among the young generation have blossomed across the kingdom. The originally forceful campaign however
Interviews
KKC high schoolers: The power of Khon Kaen students (10)
“Now I think it’s time for change. Everyone’s awakened.” Kwankhao Tangprasert, leader of Khon Kaen KKC student movement
Interviews
The political crisis and students with high expectations (6)
Amid calls from Thailand’s new generation for the resignation of the prime minister, the amending of the constitution, and
Interviews
The way out of students high-stakes demand (5)
“If Thailand wants to end the conflict, the constitution needs to be amended,” says Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchai Phatharathananunth from
Opinion
Opinion
Vaccination-saturated Bangkok starts sharing
In early August, Bangkok had one of the highest vaccination rates in the world. It seems it was only for
Opinion
Udon Thani provincial budget woes are the direct result of centralized government
Thailand is one of the most centralized countries in the world, yet the topic of decentralization rarely makes the headlines.
Opinion
In the battle against COVID-19, some Thai provinces cry foul
Vaccination efforts in Thailand have recently shifted from Bangkok to the provinces. But all is not equal between provinces. At
Opinion
Factoring in Bangkok into Thailand’s notable vaccination inequality
In July, the share of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand shifted decisively from Bangkok to the rest of the country.
Opinion
Social stigma a major barrier to controlling COVID-19 in Thailand
As daily deaths reach 300, Thailand’s government has continued the struggle to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. It
Opinion
Letter to Bangkok: Thailand’s inequality puts millions at risk
It seemed that Thailand had avoided the brunt of te Covid-19 epidemic and was praised by international bodies. The government
Opinion
Folk ballads, prophecies, and ideologies: The arms of the Holy Man’s Rebellion in war with Bangkok
The Thai-language side of The Isaan Record has been publishing a series on the “Holy Man Rebellion” of 1901-02. We
