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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.