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Amid northern haze, a burning desire for wealth
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 29/03/2015
» Every day, Sai makes her way to a local fresh market in Chiang Mai’s Omkoi district, where she runs a small stand selling vegetables. For much of the year, it’s the 58-year-old’s sole source of income, bringing in less than 300 baht per day.
The devil and the deep blue sea
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 22/03/2015
» Thanakon Kaeokamkong was resting after a six-hour shift when he was roused by loud knocks on his cabin wall. “I opened my eyes and saw a black man walk in,” Mr Thanakon recalled. “He was wearing military fatigues and carrying a large gun. He pointed the gun at me and told me to step outside.”
Where tourists mill, there's a Segway
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 08/02/2015
» Police are taking to two wheels — and enlisting four-legged friends — as they roll out a new strategy to boost public confidence in the wake of last week's Paragon twin bombings.
Reduced to ruble: Russia’s economic woes hit Pattaya
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 01/02/2015
» After completing their mandatory sightseeing tour in Pattaya, Russian couple Sergey, 36, and his girlfriend Tatyana, 34, were eager to head to a major shopping mall for some bargains.
Girls on film
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 25/01/2015
» From the time Patty was a little boy he hankered for the spotlight. He loved being noticed and showing off his talent. “When I grow up, I want to be a star, I want to be famous, I want to make a movie,” Patty recalled of the goal he set for himself all those years ago.
Prepare to hail the end of taxi frustration
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 30/11/2014
» For commuters like Pornsawan “Uh” Srisuwanna, being rejected by taxi drivers is a daily frustration.
Running taps a pipe dreamin Pattaya
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 19/10/2014
» Before Taew goes to work in the morning, she takes a shower as part of her morning routine. But there's a small problem.
'Sin City' races NCPO to clean up its act
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 31/08/2014
» Pattaya officials are racing to clean up the resort's beaches and vice spots to try to shake off the "sin city" tag and prevent the military stepping in as they have done in Phuket and Hua Hin.
Deep divisions in fight over mine
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 08/06/2014
» When gold-bearing copper was discovered in them there hills, Loei villagers were expected to let the company walk in and take it. And they did, until their crops failed, their water was no longer fit to drink and their neighbours began getting sick, very sick.
Chinese tourists in class of their own in Chiang Mai
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 02/03/2014
» Chiang Mai University will this week start charging tourists to visit its campus after a series of bizarre incidents in recent weeks involving Chinese visitors who have swamped its grounds.