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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

    Feb 10, 2025 | 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
10 Jun 25

Dr. Air, a famous police physician #หมอแอร์ แพทย์ตำรวจคนดัง https://t.co/EVYd0vrVAz

Matt Hunt
Matt Hunt @WritingByMatt
10 Jun 25

Thai media announces Thailand's 19th Prime Minister, General Suchinda Kraprayoon, has passed away at the age of 91. He held the position for 47 days in 1992. https://t.co/N8Aj2GwRah

THE STANDARD
THE STANDARD @thestandardth

พล.อ. สุจินดา คราประยูร อดีตนายกรัฐมนตรีไทยคนที่ 19 ได้ถึงแก่อสัญกรรมด้วยโรคชรา ณ โรงพยาบาลพระมงกุฎเกล้าฯ สิริรวมอายุ 91 ปี https://t.co/7YZzaJdXNU

Matt Hunt
Matt Hunt @WritingByMatt
10 Jun 25

RT @NBCNews: Some say the travel ban has a heightened impact on people from war-torn countries like Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, who h…