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.

How They Brainwash the People

Brainwashing goes by many names. In business, we called it marketing and advertisement. In politics, we called it political communication. … More

How to Fight Thaksin  

On October 17, the new commander-in-chief of the army, General Apirat Kongsompong, gave an interview and pointed out that there … More

Amazing Death Island

A 19-year-old British woman made claims in UK media that she was raped and robbed on the island Koh Tao … More

Lie to Me

There’s still a ban on political campaigning. But apparently, political canvassing is just fine. Road trips and grand speeches to … More

Rule of the Elites

Winston Churchill once said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” My interpretation is, like … More

Struggle of Democracy

For the past 86 years since the change from absolutism to constitutional monarchy in 1932, Thailand has been switching back … More

Don’t Just Blame Thaksin

The month of September saw a war of words between ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and current Deputy Prime Minister … More

Make Thailand Great

A question was asked: If after the next general elections, General Prayuth Chan-ocha continues as prime minister, whether by winning … More