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Environmentalists slam draft charter
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2016
» Environmental activists are calling for revisions to the draft charter, saying it will undermine community rights by not sufficiently protecting and managing natural resources.
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.
Civic group calls for strict 'GM food' labels
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/12/2015
» A health civic group called Thursday for the Public Health Ministry to revamp its GM food labelling regulation to ensure all products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) carry "GM food" labels.
Study shows cheap can be better
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/11/2015
» The Foundation For Consumers (FFC) has released findings of a survey for beauty creams and pillow cases yesterday, saying the prices of such products do not guarantee their quality.
Temple demolishes homes as locals protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/09/2015
» Authorities began to raze 54 houses in front of Wat Kalayanamit Wednesday despite opposition from tenants.
Activists hold alternative plant 'review'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/07/2015
» Songkhla — Residents protesting against plans for a new coal-fired power plant and sea port in Thepa district held their own "public review" Tuesday.
Anti-coal pair to press on with hunger strike
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/07/2015
» After nearly 10 days of a hunger strike, anti-coal protesters Prasitchai Nunuan and Akradej Chakjunda look weak and weary, but maintain they will continue to fight against a coal-fired power plant planned for their home region in Krabi province.
Activists slam plan to register illegal trawlers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/05/2015
» Fishery networks Thursday urged the government not to legalise non-registered trawlers, as it would compromise efforts to improve the fishing industry as required by the European Union (EU).
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.
Alcohol ban over New Year axed
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/12/2014
» The Committee for National Alcohol Beverage Control on Friday scrapped a proposal to ban all alcohol sales during New Year and Songkran holidays.