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Features
Next Uniform: Teachers, be more human
“Clothing is just a basic necessity of humans. It doesn’t decrease or increase my quality as a teacher.” This
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Debating lese majeste: Is the burning of royal portraits a crime or political expression?
As the demand grows to amend or repeal Article 112, Thailand’s lese majeste law, so too does the number of
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Article 112 imprisons artists
“People are scared to express themselves because of this law. Writers are afraid to mention it, even in fiction, if
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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
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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
News
News
An event with Director Apichatpong in London held to raise funds to raise awareness of Isaan’s “Holy Man Rebellion”
The Isaan Record and the Thai Democracy Advocates group arranged a screening of the movie “Cemetery of Splendour” in London
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Pheu Thai’s ex-justice minister demands release of prisoners of conscience
Ex-Minister of Justice Chaikasem Nitisiri calls for all prisoners of conscience to be released, the military to stop staging coups,
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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’
Interviews
Interviews
Behind the anti-discrimination law that seeks an end to the stigma of HIV
“The heart of this law is about making the one being discriminated against and the one discriminating understand each other
Interviews
Judicial prejudice: people with HIV barred from becoming judge
A young man aspires to become a judge. But his dream might be dashed simply because the agency doesn’t
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
Opinion
Opinion
Dear coup supporters: It’s time you say no to new NGO bill
A new law aiming to regulate activities of NGOs and nonprofits in Thailand is expected to pass soon. The government
Opinion
Charles Keyes dying wish for democratic Thailand
With the death of Professor Charles F. Keyes earlier this month, Isaan lost one of its oldest and best friends.
Opinion
Should the Thai public be concerned about the decay of Buddhism?
For many Thais, Buddhism is seen as a unifying force in society. Yet news of monks involved in sexual abuse
Opinion
Millions en masse in Isaan, by whom may they be defeated?
To gain more insights to the recent controversial Clubhouse session where participants jeered at Isaan people, award-winning writer Wittayakorn Sowat
Opinion
Behind COVID-19 and decaying mental health lies a deep digital divide
There has always been a distressing gap in the quality of education in Thailand. But the COVID-19 epidemic has exposed
Opinion
I’m Lao. So what? You’re so damn Thai!
Isaan people have long been discriminated against, not only by regular people but also by the religious world. Ubon Ratchathani
Opinion
Future flood mitigation in Thailand will require individual accountability
It’s the flooding season in Thailand once again. As flood plains are further encroached up, cities are inundated and
