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Justice for Chaiyaphum still undelivered
Oped, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/10/2020
» More than three years after the death of Chaiyaphum Pasae, a Lahu ethnic activist who was killed by a soldier at a checkpoint in Chiang Mai, the perpetrator(s) remain free -- and the chances of anyone being accountable for his untimely death are zero.
It's now time to scrutinise govt 'aid' packages
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/06/2020
» The severe economic downturn caused by state lockdown measures seems to give the Prayut Chan-o-cha government a mandate for a quick spending spree on myriad rehabilitation programmes and economic stimulus packages aimed at accelerating the post-pandemic recovery.
No safe spaces in our faux democracy
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/09/2019
» As Asean chair, a Thailand governed by an "elected government" should have been well-suited to hosting meetings between governments and people from the region, and allowing those suppressed in their home countries to voice their plight and needs here.
Gender equity push must start in the House
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/06/2019
» The status of women in Thai parliament has long been compared to that of an "ornamental plant", or mere decorative object.
TRC's loss no win for pro-regime camp
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/03/2019
» The hashtag "Dissolved to death yet I still won't vote for Uncle" topped Thailand's trending topics chart after the Constitutional Court dissolved the anti-regime Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) party last Thursday for its nomination of Princess Ubolratana as the party's prime ministerial candidate -- a verdict that was met with emotional reactions from TRC supporters.
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.
Canned tuna firms 'fail' basic standards
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/09/2015
» Fourteen brands of canned tuna on the Thai market failed to meet basic standards in a recent questionnaire, Greenpeace says.
Anti-coal activists plan rally in Krabi
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/06/2015
» Opponents of a coal-fired power plant in Krabi will stage a rally this Saturday, calling on the government to scrap what they say will be a "disastrous" project.
Regime must heed South energy worries
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/08/2014
» The arrests of energy reform activists from the South during their march to Bangkok highlights the junta’s desire to stop public protests under martial law. But it also shows the regime’s support for industrial development in the face of locals' struggles to protect the environment, the source of their livelihoods.
Health projects to push coup unity, boost services
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/06/2014
» The Public Health Ministry will push forward with four urgent health development projects focusing on creating unity among health personnel and developing the standard of health services.