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Matt Hunt

Bangkok

Journalist and Photographer at Freelance

Freelance Thailand Correspondent at France 24

Independent journalist. Thailand correspondent for @France24. Documentary photographer.

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  • Rotten to the core

    2 months ago | writingbymatt.medium.com | Matt Hunt

    Matt Hunt·Follow3 min read·--Pannika Wanich, Thai journalist turned politician expelled for life, speaks on the state of Thai democracy. 🇹🇭 ภาษาไทย: เน่าเฟะจนถึงแก่น : พรรณิการ์ วานิชInterview + Photos: Matt HuntPannika Wanich, a former journalist turned politician, has been a moving force behind three of Thailand’s parliament’s largest progressive (currently opposition) parties.

  • An Important Conversation

    Jan 17, 2025 | writingbymatt.medium.com | Matt Hunt

    Matt Hunt·Follow2 min read·--In light of recent events, a quick note before things resume as usual to announce my next guest- and this episode couldn’t be timelier. Matt Hunt + Topp Jirayut at Bitkub HQ — December 2024We met at Bitkub HQ in Bangkok in December 2024.

  • New Meta Policy Ends Independent Journalism - Emily Westcott

    Jan 15, 2025 | writingbymatt.medium.com | Matt Hunt

    Matt Hunt·Follow4 min read·--Spokesperson Emily Westcott confirms independent journalism is banned under new content moderation policies. Emily Westcott, Spokesperson for Meta. Meta’s recent decision to ban independent journalism from its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, signals a troubling escalation in its approach to content moderation.

  • Meta Banning Independent Journalists

    Jan 10, 2025 | writingbymatt.medium.com | Matt Hunt

    Matt Hunt·Follow3 min read·--There is no future of journalism or privacy under the control of Meta’s AI moderation. Emily Westcott, Meta Spokesperson, confirms.

  • 6 years sober without AA

    Aug 9, 2024 | writingbymatt.medium.com | Matt Hunt

    Statistically, most visitors to my website land here while researching some form of Thai bureaucracy or for the last reflection on staying sober without AA, in equal measure from the English and Thai language posts on the topic. In the last year, search data has shown me that now, more than ever, people are looking for a way to get sober without going to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings; they often end up in my inbox instead.

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Matt Hunt
Matt Hunt @WritingByMatt
9 Apr 25

I’ve reached out to government sources on the matter: for now, the plan to lower BTS fare in #Bangkok is only for Thai nationals registered on ทางรัฐ As such, working people who pay exorbitant taxes, will also pay 2-5x fare to use the public train. This deserves a second look.

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คอสมอส @cosmos8n

ประเทศแห่งการลงทะเบียนทุกอย่าง ใครไม่ลงทะเบียนต้องจ่ายค่าโดยสารราคาปกติ https://t.co/cbl70vxEdq

Matt Hunt
Matt Hunt @WritingByMatt
5 Apr 25

Downtown #Bangkok before 8am https://t.co/xJlsCLspNS

Matt Hunt
Matt Hunt @WritingByMatt
3 Apr 25

Yesterday was my 36th birthday. I worked in actual hellish conditions and also received a miracle. Thankful for everyday I am alive and able ❣️🙏 https://t.co/YdodkTvQN3