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The walls are closing in on Thai journos
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/05/2017
» I've often been asked what it's like working as a journalist during periods of political upheaval in Thailand. My immediate answer is usually feeling as if my life is at stake. And secondly, I feel we live under a climate of intimidation.
Mushroom case too sad for words
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/05/2017
» Listening to the morning news while boarding a taxi this past Wednesday made me feel like I was listening to a sad soap opera story. Most radio hosts gave their time to the mushroom-picking couple who were sentenced to five years in jail for their role in illegal logging in Kalasin.
Acts against free speech hinder unity
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/04/2017
» The story about 63-year-old Samart Kwanchai being acquitted of violating the 2016 Constitutional Referendum Act may not be big news this week, but it demonstrates why the current regime can't, and won't, achieve its goal of national reconciliation.
Media must be wary of losing its voice
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 31/03/2017
» Looking at the blank screen that has replaced Voice TV's programmes makes me feel like I've taken a time machine back to the day the military took power in 2014, when every channel was temporarily washed over with military logos.
Through a screen darkly
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/11/2016
» In recent years, if you are Thai, you may have encountered an argument about which social class you belong to or how you define others -- probably as a nationalist, liberal, conservative, pro-military, royalist, red or yellow.
Dead sea: Tourism adding heat to bleaching emergency
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2016
» A Chinese woman was perplexed when she saw that her luggage was causing concern as it passed through an X-ray scanner at Don Mueang airport.
Ministry vows swift action against celebs
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/10/2015
» Action against celebrities involved in Chang Beer's alleged social media campaign will be swift, says Kittisak Klabdee, secretary to the Public Health Minister.
Drug firms ordered to print prices
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2015
» Authorities will now order manufacturers to print the prices of drugs on packaging to prevent vendors from overcharging, according to the Internal Trade Department (ITD).
Cabinet to get anti-torture, abduction bill by next April
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/12/2014
» A Justice Ministry bill to suppress torture and enforced disappearance in Thailand could be submitted for cabinet approval by April.
Protest pushes plight of 'encroachers'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/11/2014
» The Northern Peasants Federation will begin a protest walk from Chiang Mai to Bangkok today to demand the government halt the prosecution and evictions of Karen villagers in Mae Hong Son.