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Turn disaster victims into flood fighters
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/09/2019
» The heavy floods that have ravaged Ubon Ratchathani and other northeastern provinces are a wake-up call for authorities dealing with natural disasters.
Airwaves in the know
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/09/2019
» Tuning in to programmes on the "physical" radio has retained its charm in the digital era in the midst of popular streaming which has taken the broadcast scene by storm.
Time to take disaster management off backburner
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/09/2019
» 'Isn't it time the country established a national disaster management centre?" is a question many people ask each time a natural calamity causes massive losses. It was asked again after several provinces in the North and the Northeast were battered by Tropical Storm Podul, which triggered floods and mudslides. It also left 16 dead, thousands of people homeless and damaged infrastructure such as roads and dykes.
It's not just the pretty packaging
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/05/2018
» It may be commonplace to find locally made products wrapped in outdated-looking packages as many villagers still lack flair for product packaging and innovation, despite their importance in marketing and pulling in consumers.
LAOs set to lose half their staff
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/12/2017
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be held separately at different times before the general election expected next November, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
Suttipong told to clean up or else
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/12/2017
» The Department of Local Administration (DLA) chief has been told that his job security depends on how well he implements refuse disposal nationwide.
Environmentalists blast Mekong River destruction
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/05/2017
» The sighting of Chinese surveyor boats in the Mekong River off Chiang Rai last month set off alarm bells for environmentalists, activists and local villagers who fear the beginning of the end of the ecological richness which is threatened by reef blasting.
On the pathway to the AEC
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2015
» With the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just seven months away, a sense of urgency is flowing through the Thai community about becoming educated to the changes that will occur.
Suthep gambles all
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 16/11/2013
» Suthep Thaugsuban's resignation as a Democrat Party MP for Surat Thani to lead an all-out protest against the controversial blanket amnesty bill is one of the defining moments of a political career spanning more than three decades.
Chai draws a fine line
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/05/2013
» A towering figure in comic journalism, Chai Rachawat has for decades amused readers with the wit and jabbing satire of the endearing characters in the Phuyai Ma Kab Thung Ma Mern cartoon in the mass circulation Thai Rath daily. The cartoonist's recent "evil woman" remark on his Facebook page has upset Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post, Chai Rachawat, whose real name is Somchai Katanyutanan, speaks for the first time since the controversy broke. He stands by his remarks and says he has no regrets.