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Migrants face changing climate
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/07/2018
» The arrival of May once reminded Lin Na that the first rain of the year was on its way. The ground in her small village of Prey Veng province in southern Cambodia would start to soften, dampened by rainfall. This time each year, she would help her family cultivate a two-hectare rice field, the main source of food and income for them throughout the year.
Where the rubber meets the road
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/08/2017
» When one considers the life of a farmer, perhaps they picture peaceful, slow-paced living on a pretty rural property. But for many farmers, this serene image rests at odds with the daily struggles that they face.
Against the flow
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/01/2017
» From the urban office worker to the village boatman, many people's lives are changing -- for better or for worse -- with the growing influence of China in the Mekong region. This situation has produced a mixed set of reactions.
Ghost town 'forgotten' in Chiang Khong border trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2016
» CHIANG RAI - The freshly painted welcome signs at Chiang Khong market are conspicuous, greeting visitors as they cross the border from Laos. Few arrive however, and behind the signs they see only shuttered shops and scattered clothing sellers.
Activists urge 'clear stand' on asbestos with Russian PM
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/04/2015
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government should express a clear stance on banning chrysotile asbestos, activists say.
GPO union to join new investigation
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) labour union will take part in a new investigation into troubles at the agency, the union's president said on Tuesday..
Govt yields on health co-payments
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/06/2013
» Public Health Minister Pradit Sintawanarong promised not to enforce a co-payment system under the universal healthcare scheme during talks with the Rural Doctors Society (RDS) and health allies on Tuesday.
GPO chief defends conduct as axe hovers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/05/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) chief has defended himself against probes into the agency amid rumours of his sacking.
Graft inquiry clears GPO of charges
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/05/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has been cleared of wrongdoing in its stockpiling of raw materials to make anti-viral influenza drugs.
GPO returns fire over DSI graft claims
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/05/2013
» Executives of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) have defended the organisation's procurement of raw materials to manufacture paracetamol.