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Road to Dawei paved with anguish
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 02/03/2014
» From the Tenasserim mountains which form the Thai border to the bright blue Andaman waters of Myanmar’s west coast, a swathe is being cut through communities sitting in the way of progress.
Talking the walk
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 13/10/2013
» Seub Nakhasathien Foundation secretary-general Sasin Chalermlarp, 45, made headlines three weeks ago after undertaking an unprecedented long-distance walk to protest against the planned dam in Mae Wong National Park. The journey took him from Nakhon Sawan province to the heart of Bangkok, where he was welcomed by thousands of supporters. Spectrum interviewed him after the mission was completed.
Shielding the sanctuary
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 01/09/2013
» For Weraya O-chakull, breaking through the gender barrier involved picking up a gun and learning how to use it.
Terraces to a new beginning
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 17/02/2013
» 'Well.'' Krathong Chokewibool stopped short, before continuing. ''It's better, I guess.''
MRC nations invited to visit dam
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 15/07/2012
» The Lao government has invited representatives of fellow Lower Mekong countries to inspect the controversial Xayaburi Dam site for the first time.
Officials concede they need a new approach for the reforestation plan
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 04/03/2012
» Government officials say they will need a drastic change in their approach to growing new forests for flood protection as many previous efforts failed because of corruption and lack of local input.