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Schooled by a gypsy
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/05/2015
» At first glance, Saengsoem Harntalay appears as a typical Urak Lawoi sea gypsy, an ethnic group of seafarers that populate the coastal area and islands in the South Andaman Sea. Her skin tone is a deep dark, matching her sharp, bright eyes and imminent brows. In the same way that some villagers appears too shy and on guard, Saengsoem exudes the air of reserve and looks to be overly cautious against strangers.
Pak Bara critics undaunted by S44
Oped, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 01/05/2015
» Despite the government's threat to use the draconian Section 44 law in pushing the Pak Bara deep-sea port project in Satun, southern people and a network of conservation groups are undaunted, ready for a major fight.
Commercial fishing is destroying marine ecology
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 17/04/2015
» Commercial fishing with destructive gear has long ravaged marine ecology and caused the rapid depletion of marine resources. Without public attention focusing on this grave problem, a solution will not be found.
On your bikes, complainers
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/02/2015
» Netizens, cyclists and BTS users are up in arms over an image posted online of bicycles hanging from hand straps in a BTS carriage.
Environment for disaster
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/12/2014
» The year 2014 hasn't been entirely memorable — in a good way, at least — when considering the progress of environmental campaigns.
Bringing the old back to life
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/11/2014
» House No.114 in Soi Damnoen Klang Tai, near Democracy Monument, was once the kind of place that gave passers-by goose-bumps. Neither painted nor decorated, the teak wood colonial-style house exuded an air of desolation. But despite its age, the foundations were strong and solid. Built in 1945 in the reign of King Rama VIII, the house belonged to the late ML Ditsaphong Noppawong Na Ayudhaya and his wife Salee.
The first and final step to freedom
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/08/2014
» Which type of campaign or protest do you think has been the most effective and interesting? Gandhi’s fasts? Sasin Chalermlarp’s marathon walk? Perhaps you prefer the Ice Bucket Challenge, which has recently become vogue on social media.
The death of the traditional travelogue
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/07/2014
» When travel writer Pimpida Kanjanavathang returned from Oman in 2010, she wanted to write a travelogue about her adventures in the relatively unknown Arab state.
Elephant in the room
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/07/2014
» For the majority of the population of Thailand, the elephant is a much-loved and revered animal that has been elevated to almost national status. Problems concerning the majestic animal have, however, long-dogged the country and late last month wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic unveiled a research paper that criticised Thailand for encouraging the massive slaughter of elephants in Africa by failing to control the domestic ivory market.
The big trade-off
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 01/07/2014
» Since the European Union curtailed its diplomatic relationship with Thailand last week in response to the coup, there has been a simmering resentment from some Thai citizens.