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Shrine vendors stick together as they return to 'second home'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 21/08/2015
» For countless people, the Erawan shrine is a place of worship where visitors pray for luck, love, or other fortunes.
Vendors' nerves still on edge
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 20/08/2015
» Two days after the deadly bombing at the Erawan shrine, vendors have returned to trading in the area, with many saying they are still horrified by the tragedy.
Defiant tourists vow to return to Thailand despite terror threat
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/08/2015
» Tourists in the vicinity of the Erawan shrine remained mostly relaxed Tuesday, following the deadly blast on Monday night.
Bike for Mom sets world record
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 17/08/2015
» Hundreds of thousands of blue-clad people nationwide have affirmed their respect, love and loyalty for Her Majesty the Queen and the monarchy with their largest ever bicycle parade which set a new world record Sunday.
Police drop charge over May 22 rally
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 17/08/2015
» Student activist Songtham Kaewpanpruek was released yesterday after his arrest and overnight detention after he arrived at Don Muang airport on Saturday following a short stay abroad.
NLA believes oath will prevent corruption
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 12/08/2015
» Legislators will incorporate the graft-battling "integrity pact" (IP) into procurement bids for large-scale government projects, in a move agencies say will finally thwart rampant corruption during the bidding process.
NACC mulls graft charges in BMTA case
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 07/08/2015
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said it will consider evidence in a probe into alleged corruption at the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) next week -- just before the charges expire on Aug 20.
Activist fights for change in NHRC
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 03/08/2015
» Angkhana Neelapaijit has managed to rise above the controversy over nominees for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), thanks to her reputation among activists.
Activists, experts welcome slave trade court
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/08/2015
» Rights activists and legal experts have welcomed the opening of a Criminal Court division for human trafficking cases, but say tighter law enforcement, as well as efficient regulation of the court itself must be implemented first.
Temple structures to be razed
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 23/07/2015
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) will oversee the demolition of two recently-built structures at Kalayanamit temple, starting tomorrow.