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HIV home leaves a community divided
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 21/06/2015
» Pat has been living with HIV for more than seven years. Isolated and alone, the 38-year-old has no family or loved ones left in her life; her parents died when she was young, and her husband died almost a decade ago.
No easy way home for Thais in exile
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/06/2015
» The exiles sat on one side of the gymnasium, the military men and government officials on the other. There was an air of conciliation. But not all of the 467 displaced Muslims who attended Monday’s unprecedented meeting at a military camp in Narathiwat felt reassured after hearing the sympathetic words of government officials.
Radical Buddhism heightens tension ahead of Myanmar election
News, Published on 17/06/2015
» When religious violence erupted in Meiktila in central Myanmar two years ago, local politician Win Htein spoke up for the minority Muslims who bore its deadly brunt. Many of his fellow Buddhists have never forgiven him.
The final act of kindness
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/06/2015
» Corpses are the most valuable part of Durongrit Sawangnet's job. Every day he tirelessly walks in and out of cold storage rooms looking after dozens of dead bodies awaiting dissection.
Intersex activist comes to terms with a painful secret
Spectrum, Published on 14/06/2015
» Anis Akhtar grew up with little idea of what life was like for ordinary people. Until the age of 15, he attended a school for the visually impaired due to a condition he has suffered since his birth in the northern English city of Bradford in 1987.
Where sex pests turn to talk dirty
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/06/2015
» As a new voice on the Samaritans of Thailand suicide prevention hotline, Manee* had been warned she would be a target for callers seeking sexual gratification. Although the job was still unfamiliar territory, she was ready and had rehearsed her response in her head. “We’re not here for that,” she would would say firmly.
Haunted by the ghosts of abortion
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 14/06/2015
» Ant checked her list to make sure she hadn’t forgotten any important items for her baby girl. A milk bottle, sweets and toys were neatly packed in, ready for the trip.
Care for the unfortunate
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/06/2015
» Sinthai Roddee once had a house, a decent job and a warm family until work-related stress turned his life upside down. His depression at work grew, and then he was struck by a double blow when his wife left him. Unable to handle his problems, he quit his job. His mental health condition only worsened.
Thailand urged to ratify airline treaty
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/06/2015
» MIAMI BEACH - An airline industry body has urged speedy ratification by Thailand of an international treaty that resolves unfairness and confusion in determining airline liability in the event of death, injury or delay to passengers as well as damage to or loss of baggage and cargo.
Kiradech craves Open crown
Sports, Published on 10/06/2015
» Pattaya: Thai star Kiradech Aphibarnrat believes he will have to be at the top of his game "spiritually, mentally and physically" to win this week's Singha Corporation Thailand Open.