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The not so sweet smell of success
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/10/2017
» A new machine stands quietly in a corner of a small rice mill north of Amnat Charoen town. Its operation will commence at the end of this year, marking an important step for local farmers to boost their rice production.
Stuck in the slow lane to stress
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/09/2016
» A taxi cuts across the lane ahead. A six-wheel truck loaded with sand bursts onto the main road. Motorbikes weave alongside. Another taxi cuts across the lane. Someone honks a horn. Every car is rushing to pass an intersection. When the traffic lights switch to red, the chaos eases for a few, brief minutes. Heat haze shimmers near the exhaust pipes of vehicles.
Beer gardens to face charges for promotion
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/11/2015
» While beer gardens are legal, promotional activities are banned, said Samarn Futrakul, director of the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control Committee.
Ministry vows swift action against celebs
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/10/2015
» Action against celebrities involved in Chang Beer's alleged social media campaign will be swift, says Kittisak Klabdee, secretary to the Public Health Minister.
'Thousands' to lose jobs with booze ban
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/07/2015
» The business sector has urged the withdrawal of a draft regulation banning alcohol sales within a 300-metre radius of educational institutions.
Health toget 'urgent' policy review
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/09/2014
» Public Health Minister Rachata Rachatanavin has launched an "urgent review" of health policies and will work with officials to identify priorities, which he said would take a month.
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.
Family pleas for Ar-kaew
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/02/2014
» The family of 71-year-old Ar-kaew Saelew, who was left paralysed after being shot during the Laksi clash on Saturday, have urged political groups not to use Mr Ar-kaew as a propaganda tool.
Starting life with a midwife
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/01/2014
» Giving birth in modern times is very different from the days gone by.
Health activists urge even higher tax rate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/09/2013
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has come out in support of the new liquor tax rates, saying increasing the price of alcoholic drinks will benefit the public.