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Weathering water's extremes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/11/2017
» Since downpours from the North swept down into the central Chao Phraya River basin early last month, people are fearfully bracing for the next big flood to hit Bangkok. The Thai government tells the public it is making a concentrated effort to ensure the capital will be protected from future flooding. Despite the heavy rainfall this year, leaders have dismissed the possibility of another flood like 2011's.
Activists blast UC user-charge advertorial
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/02/2016
» Doctors and health activists have blasted the launch of an advertorial advocating a health service co-payment scheme for Universal Coverage (UC) health care just as international health experts gathered in Thailand last week for the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2016.
Drive for growth hits eco-obstacles
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» Govt push for economic zones, mining runs into local opposition as forests, water sources and livelihoods come under threat.
Suspicion hangs over SEZ rush
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» The second phase of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will start in Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Phanom, Narathiwat and Nong Khai provinces this year.
Ghost town 'forgotten' in Chiang Khong border trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2016
» CHIANG RAI - The freshly painted welcome signs at Chiang Khong market are conspicuous, greeting visitors as they cross the border from Laos. Few arrive however, and behind the signs they see only shuttered shops and scattered clothing sellers.
Panel urges tax haul spend to pay for UC
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/12/2015
» A committee of the Public Health Ministry yesterday proposed that the government allocate more money collected from various kinds of taxes to help support the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme, widely known as the 30-baht healthcare scheme.
Solar power inching ahead in Thailand
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/12/2015
» Two years ago, all Kordin Chaihae could do after sunset was to sit quietly by a candle in his small house in Songkhla's Chana district.
Tumult in the sea heralds bad times
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/12/2015
» It was supposed to be a sunny day in the summer of 2013, but Sompong Pannoi recalled a storm abruptly hit the coast of Prachuab Khiri Khan's Khan Kradai Bay and damaged over 30 boats.
Critics say emissions vow 'a pipe dream'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/12/2015
» Thailand’s pledge to massively cut carbon emissions by 20-25% from its 2005 levels has been questioned by critics, who regard it as a pipe dream.
'Thousands' to lose jobs with booze ban
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/07/2015
» The business sector has urged the withdrawal of a draft regulation banning alcohol sales within a 300-metre radius of educational institutions.