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The path of resistance
Spectrum, Published on 19/02/2017
» Two weeks ago, in a remote Myanmar town near the Thai border and a base for the Shan State Army (SSA), the ethnic Shan people came together to celebrate their fight for independence.
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Slain Myanmar lawyer 'a hero'
Published on 02/02/2017
» YANGON - The family of an assassinated adviser to Myanmar's government had worried about his activities and warned him to be careful, but he pursued his work for the sake of the country's people, regardless of who they were or what religion they believed, his daughter said.
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Failing the lecturers
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/11/2016
» At Thepsatri Rajabhat University, a lecturer was locked out of his office after exposing alleged corruption involving the budget allocated for a field trip. His three staff were moved to other roles, and this semester his classes were reduced until he had no students to teach. Nowadays he goes to the university in the morning and signs his name, fearful he will fail his performance assessment.
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Thaksin: A Trump trailblazer
Published on 07/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - If Donald Trump wins the White House on Tuesday (Wednesday, Thailand time), he'll become America's first billionaire businessman to serve as president. But he'll be following in the footsteps of other moguls who have jumped into the political fray elsewhere in the world.
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Forest clampdown hurts poor
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/09/2016
» For the past 39 years, Anutas Pleeta's family have made a living out of growing para rubber on their four-rai plantation in the southern province of Phangnga. By this time of the year, the trees would have been ready for tapping and Mr Anutas would have had more money to support his family of five, who currently live off an average income of 45,000 baht per year -- less than half the daily minimum wage -- from rubber grown on another six rai of land.
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Changing their stripes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/10/2016
» In the corner of a hall at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, performance artist and writer Jittima Pholsawek invites five audience members to join her for a meal during her evening show.
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Suu Kyi gives peace a chance
Spectrum, Larry Jagan, Published on 28/08/2016
» After months of preparation and a plethora of planning meetings, Aung San Suu Kyi has pulled off a significant coup with Myanmar's peace conference.
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In fear ofbeing forgotten
Spectrum, Phil Thornton, Published on 21/08/2016
» Monsoon rains drench the cluster of small bamboo huts clinging to the sides of the Salween River bank that separates Thailand from Myanmar. The 475 leaf-roofed huts are home to 3,356 Karen people that make up the displaced community known as Ei Tu Hta.
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What's legal and what's not,according to the EC
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 31/07/2016
» Since the Referendum Act was passed by the National Legislative Assembly in April, the Election Commission and various government members have expressed their opinions on the legality of certain actions relating to the referendum vote.
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Five more years? Concern as military gets out the vote
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/07/2016
» The coup-makers have spent over two years asking Thais for a bit more time to restore happiness to the country. Now, they are asking for another five years -- and they've asked community leaders to spread the message.
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