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Abuse case a 'wake-up call'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2022
» The alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old Prathom five (Grade 5) female student by a 12-year-old Prathom six (Grade 6) boy at a school in Wichian Buri district of Phetchabun province on June 21 is a wake-up call for society.
Students rally to abolish strict uniform dress code rule during exams
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/05/2019
» Thammasat University has long been known for its liberal attitudes. It has a legacy of being involved with political protests in which students played major roles in the 1970s.
Facebook losing the war on Myanmar hate speech
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2018
» YANGON: In April, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg told US senators that the social media site was hiring dozens more Burmese speakers to review hate speech posted in Myanmar. The situation was dire.
Respect my body
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/06/2018
» When the subject of sexual assault and sexual harassment is raised, people automatically think of female victims. But while women are clearly the most susceptible, another demographic group often overlooked is the LGBTI, and especially transgender women who are vulnerable to harassment and violence due to stigma and prejudice.
US judge partially lifts Trump refugee ban
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2017
» SEATTLE: After hearing heartbreaking stories of refugees who have struggled to reconnect with their families and listening to the plight of others who strive to leave dangerous situations, a federal judge said he would try to issue a ruling on a motion to block a Trump administration ban on refugees before Christmas.
A cell of their own
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 04/12/2016
» Before being sentenced to prison, Chalom lived her life in a carefree way. She had a full-time job as a hairdresser in a Pattaya beauty salon, which she enjoyed. The only thing she wanted was some extra spending money. With some help from her friends, she became a drug dealer at the age of 26.
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.
Exodus chapter two: Fresh wave prepares to call it quits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/04/2016
» Four years ago, Somrak Sila thought of leaving the country to work in Cambodia. But only now, two years after the coup, is the gallery owner seriously considering her options: continue her business by showcasing less provocative artists and material, or set up a new business in Portugal where she can operate more freely.
When school isn’t safe
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 10/01/2016
» Bung* is in Mathayom 3 and is counting down the days until he can leave and finally join a school where male students are in the minority. “Three more months in hell,” Bung says hopefully.
A childhood in conflict
Spectrum, Published on 13/12/2015
» Child welfare activist Wannakanok Pohitaedaoh, 33, is always surrounded by children whose family life has been up-ended by southern violence. Through the Luukrieang foundation based in Yala’s Muang district, she provides shelter to about 20 “orphans” who have lost either one or both of their parents to the conflict in the South, now in its 11th year.