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A better digital future
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/09/2020
» The coronavirus quarantine period turned out to be a productive time for Aliya, a 35-year-old interior designer based in Bangkok.
Virus fight sees impoverished go hungry
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/04/2020
» Already reeling from shutdowns brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the poor have found themselves facing increasing economic hardship since the government enforced social distancing measures and travel restrictions to flatten the curve of transmission three weeks ago.
Shield workers from shutdown slump
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/03/2020
» As the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Thailand almost reached 600 on Sunday, the government is ramping up preventive measures, such as banning mass gatherings and social distancing. Over the weekend, Bangkok and several other provinces shut down public places and cut down services.
A kerbside view of Thai politics
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/07/2017
» On the day the doors of Phitsanulok Mansion were opened for Chalerm Changthongmadan, he felt his existence was recognised for the first time in his life.
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.
Near bomb's Ground Zero: 'Like an earthquake'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/08/2015
» The bomb attack at the Erawan shrine Monday evening left behind a scene of terror and shocked travellers and people who worked nearby.
PDRC makes unity push after attacks stepped up
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/01/2014
» Yesterday's brazen attacks on anti-government protesters demonstrate the urgent need for greater collaboration between the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and its allies, an insider says.