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Virus-induced racism does no one any good
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/02/2020
» As the novel coronavirus spread from the Chinese city of Wuhan across the country and to other continents, a wave of anti-Chinese sentiment has surfaced around the world.
Outbreak sees image trump action at the top
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/02/2020
» In the time of an infectious disease epidemic, communication skills are essential for government figures to deliver the right messages and show their empathy for the people. But Thai leaders in the past few weeks have failed to show such qualities in their handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Greed for sugar profits worsens PM2.5
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/01/2020
» Residents of Bangkok were able to enjoy a brief respite from the haze as cleaner air and blue skies returned to the city over the weekend after the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles -- which had amassed in the capital since the start of the month -- were blown away by the wind.
Don't drag the press into fake news mess
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/11/2019
» Known for her constant criticism of the opposition, Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP for Ratchaburi, Pareena Kraikupt, has been unusually quiet when it comes to speaking of her controversial ownership of land plots which allegedly are located in a land-reform zone.
Jobless graduates a wake-up call
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/11/2019
» Recently, I've been hearing more and more reports of young graduates finding it difficult to get a job. Some have been forced to rely on their parents for financial support, or else take a master's degree just to keep them busy.
Government fails to invest in human capital
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/10/2019
» Though having passed the first of three readings in the Lower House on Saturday, the government's 3.2-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year has failed to gain approval from most opposition party MPs, who abstained in the vote.
Apirat out of touch with modern reality
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/10/2019
» Friday's lecture by army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong has left many people stunned.
Thunberg's attitude is beside the point
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/09/2019
» Greta Thunberg undoubtedly made a big impact when she delivered her bold speech last week, demanding the world's leaders take urgent action on climate change.
Cruel forest law helped condemn Billy to death
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/09/2019
» Details of the gruesome murder of missing Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen released last week by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) sent shivers down many spines. As the case made headlines, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha echoed public sentiment in calling for the culprit to be punished.
Taking up the fight against 'fake news'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) Buddhipongse Punnakanta has rolled up his sleeves in his fight against "fake news that is rampant on social media and the internet". Under his plan, the ministry is to launch the "anti-fake news centre", which is expected to be operational in October.