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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.
Changing the world, one child at a time
Life, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/07/2014
» Adults wonder if kids are aware of the problems in our society. It seems they are. But the way they let you know that probably isn’t through conventional means. At a recent competition, children shared their views about the happenings in the world, good and bad, through their inventions.
HIV infected ‘face workplace stigma’
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/07/2014
» Stigma and discrimination against HIV-infected employees are still commonplace in Thai society despite laws to protect human rights, a study has found.
Accident victims join alcohol-free push
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/04/2014
» While many people are celebrating Songkran, the holiday serves only to remind 32-year-old Suksan Prombutr of the time that he enjoyed the moment too much and woke up disabled.
Stateless people still missing out on rights to health benefits
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/10/2013
» Three-year-old Passakorn was born with congenital clubfeet. Thanks to a cabinet resolution in 2010, he is now undergoing physical therapy following surgery to treat his deformity, despite being classified as an undocumented person.
A miracle who came disguised
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/10/2013
» Most mothers would find it a daunting challenge to care for a disabled child, but Saowapa Theerapreechakul counts it as a blessing.
Rate of teens, women drinking worries panel
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/09/2013
» Men are drinking less, but women and young people drinking more, says the House committee on social issues.
Breaking through the disability barriers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/05/2013
» In Wang Lang market in Phra Nakhon district, city life hums and throbs and commuters and residents rush about their daily chores. It's a typical everyday scene.