Literature
The Siamese Satirist: United States, Trump to defund police after massive Instagram protests
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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the federal government and all the state governments have agreed to defund the country's police force after a massive backlash on Instagram over the killing of George Floyd.Celebrities and everyday...
Events
Seminar to launch ‘Men Explain Things to Me’ on Saturday, June 6
A online seminar to launch the Thai translation of the book ‘Men Explain Things to Me’ will take place this Saturday, June 6.The panel will be chaired by Petch Pongsuratham and feature former Future Forward MP Panika Wanich,...
Commentary
Opinion: Some reflection is required for #BlackLivesMatter to truly make a difference in Thailand
Just a few weeks ago, it was the coronavirus that filled my Instagram feed—today, it is Black Lives Matter. And while Thailand’s population isn’t split into black and white, we stand in solidarity with them in this uprising to...
Commentary
Opinion: The protests in the United States are a good opportunity to talk about colourism in Thailand
During my time in the US, I was a student in St. Louis, Missouri when Michael Brown was murdered by a white police officer. In the following years, I saw this replayed again and again in a system that...
Literature
The Siamese Satirist: Rohingya refugees consider careers in sports and entertainment to gain Thai middle-class support
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As the world's most persecuted minority group, having faced exile and genocide at the hands of the Myanmar government, Rohingya communal leaders told The Siamese Satirist on Thursday they were baffled by the support of Thai elites for the...
Covid-19
New charity in Thailand boosting morale among frontline health workers with gourmet lunches
A new charity in Thailand is aiming to boost morale and reward frontline workers and doctors for their selfless contribution to Thai society during the coronavirus pandemic.The charity, started by Marisa Chearavanont of the CP Group, has recruited...
Main
Thai K-Pop star Lisa from Blackpink defrauded by former manager of over 25 million baht
Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban from Korean idol group Blackpink was defrauded by a former manager of over 25 million baht, according to Lisa's agency, YG Entertainment.Market News, a Korean news agency, said that Manager A had been with Blackpink since...
Commentary
Opinion: A blanket ban on E-Ciggs is unjust and unfair
Vaporizers and e-cigarettes have become very popular in Thailand prior to a ban by the government. Seeking to reduce vices in the country, the government has failed to conduct any due diligence and followed America's footsteps towards an unjust...
Literature
The Siam Satirist: Government to disband Thailand’s National Anti Corruption Commission after Prawit acquittal
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Thailand's government decided on Monday to disband the country's highest anti-corruption body after a ruling on Saturday which found Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan not guilty of corruption for possessing several luxury watches worth over US$1 million.In the...
Commentary
Google Thailand celebrates Siam’s first ever female doctor
Today marks the 122nd birthday of Thailand’s first-ever female doctor -- and Google has dedicated a special doodle to celebrate her life and legacy with the kingdom.Margaret Lin Xavier or Khun Ying Srivisanvaja -- more commonly known as Dr. Lin --...
