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Joined 19 May 2015 · 61 posts

Alternative news website focusing on the underreported issues in Thailand.

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Latest posts by Prachatai

Thai cook reveals what detention is like for Uyghurs in Thailand

A Thai cook explains the plight of Uyghur refugees in a rural detention center

Written by Prachatai

3 weeks ago

Refugee hospitals on the Thai-Myanmar border affected by US aid freeze

Some have proposed closing the camps altogether

Written by Prachatai

4 February 2025

Exploring the longstanding cultural tug-of-war between Thailand and Cambodia

The two countries have contesting claims from martial arts to traditional dance and costumes

Written by Prachatai

28 December 2024

Uncertain fate for Thailand’s amnesty bill amid royal defamation controversy

A sensitive topic is whether to grant amnesty to individuals convicted of royal defamation

Written by Prachatai

4 November 2024

Indigenous People defend traditional farming in northern Thailand

Blanket prohibition on burning has undermined traditional rotational farming

Written by Prachatai

25 September 2024

From Myanmar to Thailand: Displaced journalists tell their stories

They left after the coup but continued to report the situation in their communities

Written by Prachatai

27 August 2024

When will fair employment for people with disabilities become a reality in Thailand?

Pandemic and automation affected the employment prospects of those with disabilities

Written by Prachatai

1 August 2024

Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?

“If men work 100 percent, we must work 500 percent for everything”

Written by Prachatai

19 June 2024

Bangkok’s elderly homeless populations are still affected by the pandemic

Will raising social pension address Bangkok's homeless problem?

Written by Prachatai

7 March 2024

Advocate for migrant rights persists despite threats from Thai and Cambodian officials

An interview with labor rights defender Prak Pheaktra

Written by Prachatai

9 January 2024

The invisible labor cost of famous clothing brands in Thailand

An interview with a migrant factory worker

Written by Prachatai

27 December 2023

A queer artist’s quest for sexual liberation in Thailand

Patthakarn Sadubtham is breaking sexual taboos through his photography

Written by Prachatai

4 October 2023

Trans woman MP designate advocates for a more gender-inclusive Thailand

The elected MP will help steer Thailand's education policy

Written by Prachatai

13 June 2023

The future of the Thai music industry after COVID-19

Thai musicians talk about their lives during and after the pandemic

Written by Prachatai

30 May 2023

Thailand swings toward democracy after landslide election victory

Military-backed candidates were defeated by opposition parties

Written by Prachatai

17 May 2023

Election blunders continue during early voting in Thailand

“What is the Election Commission for?" trended on social media

Written by Prachatai

11 May 2023

Thailand election debate: Parties share stand on royal defamation law

The law has been used to detain government critics

Written by Prachatai

30 April 2023

Thailand's upcoming general election is fundamentally flawed, say rights groups

Activists, journalists, and dissenting voices have been stifled

Written by Prachatai

7 April 2023

When a coup chases you into a corner: The lives of Burmese refugees in Thailand

'I only wish for democracy to be returned to us'

Written by Prachatai

26 March 2023

Hmong women use TikTok to reveal marriage exploitation in Thailand

Women share stories of slavery and human trafficking

Written by Prachatai

18 January 2023

Nong Bua Lamphu massacre in Thailand: Recounting mistakes, seeking a way forward

The Thai government has announced measures to address the root causes of the massacre

Written by Prachatai

16 October 2022

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