Pravit Rojanaphruk

Bangkok

ประวิตร โรจนพฤกษ์ MSc (Oxon), British Chevening Scholar 01-2/Reuter Fellow, Oxford,97/ 6th Thailand@Harvard Lecturer, 16/#RSF Prize Finalist,15/#IPFA Awardee,17

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Articles

Bangkok Bank Chief: Thailand Must Adapt to Four Major Disruptors

5 days ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, delivered a stark message at the elite+ Magazine 11th Anniversary Dinner, emphasizing that Thais cannot afford complacency as the nation grapples with an aging society, the middle-income trap, and four major disruptors. Speaking to an audience of local business leaders and ambassadors, Chartsiri acknowledged, “We have to face it.
Thais and Cambodians Should Be Wary of Ultranatiinalism

1 week ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The unfortunate clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at a disputed area along the border near Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, at dawn on Wednesday led to the death of one Cambodian soldier. Both sides insist it was the other side which opened fire first, and I think that without any concrete evidence, it would be best not to jump to any conclusion, even though I am Thai. Many Thais simply believe what the Thai government has told them, however.
Political “Honeymoon” Between Thaksin and Conservative Royalist Camps Now Over

1 week ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

This week’s ruling on May 22 by the Supreme Administrative Court against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, ordering the former premier (who is a fugitive) to pay 10 billion baht in damage compensation incurred by her rice-pledging scheme, was a clear reminder that her elder brother, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is widely regarded as the real PM today, is not in full control of Thailand.
Proposed Entertainment Complex: Itself a Gamble

2 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The meeting between Deputy Finance Minister Julphan Amornvivat and prominent casino and entertainment complex developer Chris Gordon, President of Wyn Development, on Friday suggests that the Pheu Thai government will continue to push for the possible construction of an entertainment complex, which includes a casino. This initiative aims to attract big gamblers and more high-spending tourists to Thailand, despite opposition from various groups, including religious organizations citing morality.
Norwegian Salmon Mania in Thailand Keeps Growing

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Thais love salmon and saba, which may be an understatement. The exports of fresh Norwegian salmon, mackerel (saba), and fjord trout to Thailand continues to grow, with a 12 percent growth in 2024, according to Ashild Nakken, Norwegian Seafood Council’s Director for Southeast Asia on Thursday.
Why We Can't Be Optimistic About Peace in Pattani

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The issue of the three southern border provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala) is a complex issue and involves deeply challenging core issues. In light of the recent deadly attacks on civilians, predominantly non-Malay and non-Muslim, the public’s attention was drawn to the protracted conflict in the deep south anew. First, what is the truth?
Not All Those Charged Under the Lese Majeste Law Are Created Equal

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

It is highly likely that pressure both domestically and especially internationally was a significant factor leading to the Attorney General’s decision not to indict Thailand-based American scholar Paul Chambers under lese majeste law (and the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision to allow the removal of the EM anklet), this week. All in all, Chambers was detained for one night.
Revising Thailand’s Visa-Free Entry Scheme Should Be Handled Carefully

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Finally, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given a green light for the visa-free entry scheme to be revised, said the Public Relations Department today, April 27, on its FB page.
Why Some Thais Get Triggered When Westerners Say “Ni Hao” to Them?

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Is using Chinese greeting “ni hao” (你好 or hello) on Thais by Westerners considered a racist move?
Why the Truth of the Collapsed State Audit Office Building Is Not Guaranteed

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Although Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had originally given 7 days for related government agencies to report to her as to why the 33-storey State Audit Office building was the only building in Thailand which collapsed due to the tremors from the deadly 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar two weeks ago, she has since extended the deadline to 90 days.