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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.
CMPO urged to help with negotiations
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/02/2014
» Laksi district has asked the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) to help it negotiate with anti-government protesters who blocked its office on Chaeng Watthana Road yesterday in a bid to disrupt preparations for tomorrow's general election.
PDRC denies business link as war chest hits B50m
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/01/2014
» The anti-government movement is not fed by big business but is mostly funded by public donations, the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) insists.