To the minds of the generals, in long run, Thanatorn Juangroongruangkit is more dangerous than Thaksin Shinawatra. Sure, Thaksin’s nominee … More
Author: Voranai
Voranai Vanijaka is an adjunct professor at Webster University's Global Citizenship Program and at Thammasart University's Journalism & Mass Media faculty. From 2014-2017, he was editor-in-chief of GQ Magazine Thailand. From 2008-2014, he was a political & social commentator for the Bangkok Post newspaper. He has given talks around the region, including Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Indonesia, on topics from Thai to international politics, corruptions, religions, wars and refugees. He has also co-hosted two political talk shows in Thailand.
Top 6 Blunders Made by Thaksin Shinawatra
If they were to be honest, even the harshest critics of Thaksin Shinawatra would grudgingly admit that, in this second … More
Uncle Tuu’s Days May Be Numbered
Of late, the man who has been answering political questions is Army Chief General Apirat Kongsompong, nicknamed Big Dang. Meanwhile, … More
The Old Soldier Who Refuses To Fade Away
It’s not quite official, yet, not at the time of this writing anyway. General Prayuth Chan-ocha is not saying it, … More
It’s Not Just Corruption, It’s Culture
The National Corruption Commission (NCC) has cleared Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan of any wrongdoing over the luxury watches … More
The Gulf Of Siam Is Largest In The World
A gulf is a big chasm, one that lays between the rich and the poor. When it comes to wealth … More
In A Land Where None Is Trustworthy
If society is dominated by the “every man for himself” mentality, there’s a logical explanation for it. Just as man … More
Six People Who Should Give Up Politics
If I were a hopeless optimist, only seeing the beauty in this world and the good in everyone, then I … More
Put Me in Charge of Education Reform
Recently, I took up a teaching post at Webster University. Over beers and hot wings one evening, five teaching staff, … More
RAE: Rap Against Everybody
Well, it’s been a fun few days. Spiting passionately and poetically about the woes of Thailand in general and the … More
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