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Thai farmers feeling the heat of climate debate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/12/2018
» Ampai Meelap, 43, a durian farmer on the frontlines of climate change witnesses the threats of unpredictable weather every year.
Weathering water's extremes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/11/2017
» Since downpours from the North swept down into the central Chao Phraya River basin early last month, people are fearfully bracing for the next big flood to hit Bangkok. The Thai government tells the public it is making a concentrated effort to ensure the capital will be protected from future flooding. Despite the heavy rainfall this year, leaders have dismissed the possibility of another flood like 2011's.
Man gets 35 years for FB posts
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/06/2017
» A man was jailed for 35 years yesterday for lese majeste and defamation in what is thought to be the highest penalty meted out for a case of its kind.
Tourism pressures could be changing bear behaviour
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/03/2017
» The death of an Asian black bear, which fell from a helicopter while being transported for release in a jungle in Khao Yai National Park, may reflect the result of tourism pressure on animal behaviour and habitats.
Tiger's death reflects failure in forest management
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/01/2017
» Early this month, villagers in tambon Mae Thot of Thoen district in the northern province of Lampang discovered tiger footprints and heard roars.
Red Cross begs for funds to boost stem cell drive
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/02/2016
» The Thai Red Cross Society has urged the government to increase its funding of stem cell schemes to help save the lives of people with blood diseases.
Environmentalists slam draft charter
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2016
» Environmental activists are calling for revisions to the draft charter, saying it will undermine community rights by not sufficiently protecting and managing natural resources.
FDA struggles to stamp out deceptive ads
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/02/2016
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs more efficient measures to curb the false, misleading and exaggerated advertisements of health-related products, a consumer protection agency says.
Northern villagers feel 'zoned' out
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/02/2016
» The news of a Special Economic Zone on their doorstep was of little concern to the laid-back community in Chiang Khong district of Chiang Rai. They had their forest, or “natural supermarket” as they like to call it, and life was good.
Teens 'deserve right' to carry condoms
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/02/2016
» Society should not stigmatise teens buying condoms, says Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn, director of the popular series Hormones.