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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.
When pigs fly
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/11/2016
» Sakaseam Sripolreun takes pride in the wild boars he bought three years ago from a poacher in Khon Kaen's Phu Wiang district. Said to be the most beautiful strain in Thailand with a large chest, elegant posture and slim face, they are highly resistant to diseases and can live on scrap fruit and vegetables, making them easy to raise.
Exodus chapter two: Fresh wave prepares to call it quits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/04/2016
» Four years ago, Somrak Sila thought of leaving the country to work in Cambodia. But only now, two years after the coup, is the gallery owner seriously considering her options: continue her business by showcasing less provocative artists and material, or set up a new business in Portugal where she can operate more freely.
Supreme showdown
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/03/2016
» As two feuding camps clash over the nomination of the new supreme patriarch, the government has been caught in the crossfire.
Food fight: the battle over the future of farming
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/12/2015
» When Winus Srisombatraethong purchased green papaya seeds from farmers in Pathum Thani province in 2009, he had no reason to suspect anything unusual.
Bangkok’s baffling booze ban
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/08/2015
» By 7pm, the six employees of the Hunsa bar had gathered around the white wooden table to eat their home-made kanom jeen, a dish consisting of rice vermicelli served with curry.
Tapped-out TTW eyes other flows
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/02/2014
» Thai Tap Water Supply Plc (TTW), the country's biggest private tap-water supplier, plans to dilute its revenue from tap-water sales to 60-70% overall in the long term to sustain double-digit yearly growth.
Flood-alert software for four provinces
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/10/2013
» AYUTTHAYA : Pathum Thani, Saraburi, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya will become the first provinces to use a geographic information system (GIS) to forecast flooding at factories.
Otop toll estimated at B4m
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/10/2013
» Nearly 40 factories and 14 businesses selling One Tambon One Product (Otop) items in seven provinces have been hit by this year's floods, with damage of 4 million baht, says the Industry Ministry.
Minister: Central region's estates are safe
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 27/09/2013
» AYUTTHAYA - None of the six industrial estates in Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani will be inundated including Saha Rattana Nakorn, where temporary flood barriers have been set up, says Industry Minister Prasert Boonchaisuk.