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Carbon neutral quest
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/03/2022
» Setting net-zero targets has moved higher on many Asian corporate agendas.
Public trust in govt is quickly eroding
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/07/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic chaos has worsened in Bangkok and its vicinity in the past week. With the rise of cases, the arrival of new variants, dubious vaccine deliveries and a lack of hospital ICU beds, people are becoming more infuriated about how the government is handling the Covid situation.
Too little, too late for Lahu traumatised by youth's killing
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/05/2017
» 'They pointed a gun at me," Lana whispers into my ear. It's like a confession after her attempts to tell me fragments of a happy story that sounds like her Lahu community lives in a peaceful haven -- but she hesitates when saying "they are helping to develop us".
Against the flow
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/01/2017
» From the urban office worker to the village boatman, many people's lives are changing -- for better or for worse -- with the growing influence of China in the Mekong region. This situation has produced a mixed set of reactions.
Ghost town 'forgotten' in Chiang Khong border trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2016
» CHIANG RAI - The freshly painted welcome signs at Chiang Khong market are conspicuous, greeting visitors as they cross the border from Laos. Few arrive however, and behind the signs they see only shuttered shops and scattered clothing sellers.
Narong backs outlawing all asbestos use
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/02/2014
» Permanent secretary for Public Health Narong Sahametapat has backed a push to outlaw the use of all asbestos in Thailand.
Activists tell ministry to quit stalling on asbestos ban
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/06/2013
» Health activists have called on the Public Health Ministry to consider the health of the public as it compiles a report on the impacts of asbestos.
GPO union to join new investigation
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) labour union will take part in a new investigation into troubles at the agency, the union's president said on Tuesday..
Govt yields on health co-payments
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/06/2013
» Public Health Minister Pradit Sintawanarong promised not to enforce a co-payment system under the universal healthcare scheme during talks with the Rural Doctors Society (RDS) and health allies on Tuesday.
GPO chief defends conduct as axe hovers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/05/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) chief has defended himself against probes into the agency amid rumours of his sacking.