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Beware the 'third hand' in Thai conflict
Oped, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/08/2021
» The use of live ammunition against protesters demanding the resignation of the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is an ominous sign that the protests will escalate into prolonged bloodletting.
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Hunting case shows law of the jungle applies
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/10/2018
» After I learned about the arrest of 12 suspects for allegedly poaching an Asian bearcat in Sai Yok National Park last week, I can't help but wonder why wildlife hunting persists in Thailand, where so many people love to cite compassion in accordance with Buddhist belief. The first precept for Buddhists requires that we refrain from killing.
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Regime puts journalists in the crosshairs
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/03/2017
» Freedom of expression is under threat in the post-coup era, and now Thai journalists are in the firing line. Since last month, the nation's media circle has been shaken by the "bill on rights protection, ethical promotion and standards of media professionals" -- the media rights protection bill -- proposed by the media reform steering panel of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).
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Highway to the danger list?
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/03/2016
» Activist Srisuwan Janya was stunned by the number of fallen and missing trees by the roadside of Highway 304, which cuts through the Unesco World Heritage-listed Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.
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Celebs deny being paid for net photos
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/10/2015
» Entertainers who posted photographs of themselves with Chang Beer bottles on social media insisted yesterday they weren't paid to do so.
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6 more celebs report in, deny being paid
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/11/2015
» Six more celebrities who posted photos of themselves with bottles of Chang beer yesterday reported to the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control Committee, denying they received payment for doing so.
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Agro-giants 'must own up to North haze'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/04/2015
» Civic groups are urging the agro industry to take action against smog problems in the North.
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Myanmar workers fear blitz
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/06/2014
» Myanmar workers are concerned that a crackdown is imminent after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced it will review policies on the management of migrant labour.
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Sutin killed by random attack, expert says
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/01/2014
» The fatal shooting of protest leader Sutin Tharatin on Sunday more likely resulted from a random attack rather than him being singled out, forensic expert Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand says.
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NHSO delays UC co-payment talks
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/05/2013
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) board cancelled a discussion on the proposed co-payment scheme for the Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme (UC) at its meeting yesterday amid opposition from activists.
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