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Panel offers preview of reform ideas
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) yesterday wrapped up a two-day seminar on national reform at which members proposed broad measures to improve the country over the next two decades.
Privates as public property
Spectrum, Published on 09/11/2014
» 'Well, we order pizza here sometimes, but only after we get permission." Pte Sathaporn Kornpisetsagul even sought authorisation to reveal this information, checking with superiors who listened as Spectrum interviewed conscripts at the Territorial Defence Command in inner Bangkok.
Perennial dam project threatens locals' way of life
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/10/2014
» The big meal — fermented wild mushrooms and soybeans wrapped in leaves, boiled bamboo shoots, sticky rice, and pomelo — was ready long before the guests arrived. It was no trouble for Pan Chankaew to prepare such a feast for his guests from town.
Let the people write their own histories, govt told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/10/2014
» History may be written by the victors but the current government should allow different people to retell their histories as it may help fix conflicts without violence, a seminar was told yesterday.
Is 'White Prison' making Bang Khwang a darker place?
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 17/03/2013
» Bang Khwang Central Prison is undergoing a transformation under an initiative aimed at ridding the notorious "Bangkok Hilton" and eight other facilities of drugs and other contraband. The "White Prison" policy came into effect last May under new director Vasant Singkaselit. Under the policy, visitors have been banned from bringing food, clothes or other items for prisoners; even books are banned. Prisoners are allowed to meet visitors once a day for 45 minutes, up to two visits a week, while visitors can only seen one inmate per day. Inmate workshops have been cancelled, punishments have become harsher and access to help in case of medical or fire emergencies has been limited.
Thailand hurries to list cultural icons
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2013
» The Ministry of Culture says it is speeding up efforts to make Thailand party to Unesco's list of intangible cultural heritage, and seeks support from the public for planned legislation.
Thailand at the centre of rising illegal ivory trade
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 13/01/2013
» 'They are all authentic elephant ivory,'' a middle-aged retailer of crafted ivory ornaments told a group of visitors at her shop in Nakhon Sawan's Phayuha Khiri district last week.
Villagers spin a new era in silk
News, Published on 22/12/2012
» Drawing on the inspiration of the ancient Chinese Silk Road, a silk route has been opened in Chaiyaphum, spurring hope and prosperity for the local people.
From Europe to Africa without fuel
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2012
» A Swiss pilot flew a solar plane from Spain to Morocco Tuesday on the world’s first intercontinental flight in a plane powered by the sun.