No Progress or Answers on Enforced Disappearances in Thailand
The remains of a land rights activist who went missing in 2014 has brought up the issue of torture and enforced disappearances in Thailand. But civil …
Tag: Thailand
The Awkward Reality of Thailand’s Established Buddhism
Paintings depicting Ultraman in poses usually associated with Buddha caused an uproar in Thailand, and the artist eventually forced to apologise. Yet …
Southeast Asia Dispatches — Episode 20
Adam Bemma speaks to a Thai democracy and human rights activist about his arrest under the country’s lese majeste law and Victoria Milko looks at th…
NN Explains: What Is Democracy?
A basic idea associated with democracy is "rule of the people, by the people, and for the people".
NN Explains: Toleration, or Living with Disagreement & Difference
It's not unusual for there to be tensions and conflict within societies, given the variety of groups, interests, and concerns. Instead, the key is how…
Southeast Asia Dispatches — Episode 18
Laura McDowell and Teodosia Dos Reis join domestic workers in Timor Leste as they march for their rights, Adam Bemma talks to political groups in Thai…
The Independent Outlets Plugging Gaps in Thai Coverage
Thai journalists have traditionally gravitated towards the capital of Bangkok in search of media work, leaving the media landscape short on regional a…
NN Explains: Why Is the Protection of Minorities Important?
Majorities and minorities exist in every society. Why is it important to society to think about minority representation and rights?
NN Explains: Political Power, Authority, and Force
How do some people get into positions where they have power over the rest of us? How does political power, authority, and force work together in socie…
NN Explains: What Is Politics?
Many of us see politics as something that's too boring, too complex, or even too dangerous to participate in. But what does "politics" actually mean?
