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Hauling up hopes of local fishermen
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 22/06/2019
» There's a saying that goes, "If you live by the sea, you'll never go hungry, or run out of money."
A language barrier most deadly
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 28/04/2018
» Many migrant workers face a language barrier in Thailand but for those seeking medical attention this can have life-threatening consequences, prompting one hospital in Samut Sakhon to recruit interpreters to ensure their safety and generally improve conditions for them here.
Appetite for exploration on two wheels
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 05/08/2017
» Back in July 2011, a former photo editor at the Bangkok Post left everything behind and set off to see the world. But he did not hurry to the airport to catch a flight. Instead he embarked on his journey on two wheels.
A moveable feast of herbal healing
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 08/07/2017
» Traditional medicine is gaining popularity as patients around the world seek alternatives to -- often over-prescribed -- antibiotics and other Western therapies that come with potentially harmful side effects.
Journey into the past
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 07/05/2016
» History presents itself to us in many forms. One that is often overlooked for its value as a reminder of the past is the cremation book, a valuable record of the past that can touch upon a wide spectrum of society.
New take on old problem
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 23/01/2016
» As Thailand’s society ages, with about 10 million of the population over retirement age, the government is rolling out functional measures and schemes to provide better welfare and care for the elderly.
Nurturing the sea
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 25/07/2015
» At the end of another day of hard work, the fisher folk of Yaring in Pattani gather their kohlae — those brightly-painted boats so symbolic of the deep southern border provinces — to play environmentalist.