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Roadside disposal, pensioner rage, fancy footwork
News, Published on 19/06/2022
» A woman with a reputation for picking fights with the locals was killed by the roadside after hitting a neighbour with her shoe.
Some Thais trust spirits more than social distancing
New York Times, Published on 14/06/2020
» These spirits were not wearing face masks. They appeared well fed, untroubled by the hunger pangs that have afflicted some Thais during the lean times of a pandemic.
Infant corpses stolen for suspected black magic rituals
Online Reporters, Published on 22/12/2018
» RAYONG: Ten corpses of infants, mostly those of who died shortly after birth, have been stolen from a graveyard in Ban Chang district in what was believed to be part of black magic rituals to make "kuman thong", or baby amulets.
A Spiritual land
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 28/10/2018
» It's a particularly ghostly period in Thailand, where last Wednesday we witnessed the annual ghostly fireballs on the Mekong River and now we're preparing for Halloween this coming Wednesday.
Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
Life in plastic, it’s fantastic
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 31/01/2016
» ‘Rise and shine my girl, it’s time to wake up,” Prince whispers to her daughter, as they lay next to each other on the bed. After taking a shower, Prince cleans Nong Reaksap’s face, brushes her hair into ponytails and gives her a bottle of milk and a piece of bread to eat.
Angel dolls: Sacred or superstition?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2016
» Angel dolls ease fears & bring peace-of-mind say some monks. Doll owner fantasy world wasteful of money poor children could use, say others.
Soft spot for superstition
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 27/01/2016
» On Monday, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha weighed in on the current national obsession.
Guru award 2015
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/12/2015
» Regardless of how you feel about 2015, you can't deny it has been a memorable year. As 2015 will soon wrap up, many media outlets will be coming up with their lists of this year's highlights. Esteemed publication that we are, Guru presents the second Guru Awards, commemorating the good, the bad and the quirky of 2015.
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.