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It's not just the pretty packaging
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/05/2018
» It may be commonplace to find locally made products wrapped in outdated-looking packages as many villagers still lack flair for product packaging and innovation, despite their importance in marketing and pulling in consumers.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.
From mayhem reigning to Project Peace
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/03/2018
» The insurgent-led violence in the far South has entered its 14th year and even though there is no clear end in sight, locals should not put their lives on hold, according to Pongsak Yingchoncharoen, the mayor of Yala province.
Stranded boats clog Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/03/2018
» More than 10 cargo boats have been grounded in the Mekong River near Chiang Rai after the river receded considerably in recent days, according to the operator of a cruise service.
Suttipong told to clean up or else
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/12/2017
» The Department of Local Administration (DLA) chief has been told that his job security depends on how well he implements refuse disposal nationwide.
Locals slam Mekong blasting plan
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/01/2017
» The government's aim to clear the Mekong River's rocky outcrops to ensure the smooth passage of large cargo boats has set off alarm bells for environmental activists and locals who fear the ecology in the area will be put at risk.
In the service of majesty
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 29/10/2016
» As the decades rolled by during his long and illustrious reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was seen by countless millions of citizens deep in the rural heartland of Thailand, enduring hardship to get his message to the people that he cared for them.
Government goes all out for 'Yes'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 04/08/2016
» The regime has pulled in all its resources, including provincial governors and military officers, to ensure it meets its ambitious target of a 70% "yes" vote in Sunday's referendum, according to government sources.
War of words erupts over new supreme patriarch pick
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/01/2016
» A war of words over who should become the new supreme patriarch is raging on social media pitting a supporter of key candidate Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn against activist monk Phra Buddha Isara.
Selection of new Patriarch in a mess
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/01/2016
» The Buddhist clergy looks set to remain in limbo for the foreseeable future as controversy dogs several of the top contenders in line to become Thailand's most senior monk.