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Finding dignity in death
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/07/2015
» Sixty-year-old Sukjai* lies on a raised hospital bed, her stomach bloated as if she was several months pregnant.
Students play game of follow the leader
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 19/07/2015
» At Ramkhamhaeng University, the path from student activism to national politics is a well- trodden one. But for some students now enrolled at the open university, there is no irony in supporting the military government and having the chance of one day participating in parliamentary politics themselves.
Flying with the rainmaker
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 17/07/2015
» The view above the clouds is spectacular, but this is not a leisurely flight. As the drought continues and as the water levels in dams and canals continue to decrease, Wg Cdr Maneepan Robchanachai flies his plane into the clouds, bringing hope to the land below.
Thai-Lao duty-free mall proposed
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 16/07/2015
» A group of Thai and Lao business people have announced a plan to spend 10 billion baht to develop a large shopping and hotel complex in Vientiane in order to cash in on opportunities arising from the coming Asean Economic Community.
Chinese tourist shopping sprees causing flight delays
Published on 14/07/2015
» CHIBA, JAPAN — Chinese travellers going on duty-free buying frenzies at Narita airport have been gumming up the works by causing delays to China-bound flights.
Keeping monkey business in check
Spectrum, Jetjaras Na Ranong, Published on 12/07/2015
» It looked like a lucky break for the monkeys of Sattahip. After a long dry spell, a group of humans had seemingly come to their rescue by laying out a buffet of fruit inside a large metal cage.
Claims of foul play tarnish ‘free and fair’ polls
Spectrum, Published on 12/07/2015
» Myanmar is in the final throes of preparing for November’s crucial national election, but problems with incorrect electoral rolls are threatening to throw the whole process off track.
Do we really want to be just like Singapore?
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/07/2015
» The meeting on June 15 at the Chatuchak district office lasted less than an hour. By the end of the month, the 14 licensed street-food vendors were told, they would have to move out.
Inside the school offering a detox from the digital age
Spectrum, Published on 12/07/2015
» Ms Panya’s* daughter is 17 and received her first smartphone and laptop less than two years ago. Unlike most young people, she complains they now take up too much of her time.
Philippine island of 120 stares down China’s military might
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2015
» MANILA — On a clear night, the Filipinos who live on Pagasa Island — a speck in the vast South China Sea — can see the floodlights from giant Chinese cranes working around the clock, dredging sand to build on a nearby reef.