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Shinawatras leave a tainted legacy
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/09/2017
» When former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra failed to show up at the Supreme Court just before the verdict of her trial for alleged malfeasance on Aug 25, it portended an uncertain fate for her Pheu Thai Party.
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.
Tarring others so military regime shines
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/07/2017
» The fate of politicians under the current military regime doesn't look very bright.
Questionable advice on being 'good'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/06/2017
» It seems we are facing the big trauma of our time. The feeling that we have lost the right to self-determination.
Under the pump
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/05/2016
» The golden years for farmers in Ban Yang Hom, Chiang Rai arrived 20 years ago when local authorities installed a pumping station on the banks of the Ing River.
Six hurt as tear gas, water cannon target Capo protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/05/2014
» Six anti-government protesters required hospital treatment for tear gas exposure on Friday after police attempted to disperse demonstrators led by Luang Pu Buddha Isara from outside the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Farmers urge end to rice scheme rallies
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/03/2014
» AYUTTHAYA: Protracted protest against the caretaker government’s delayed payments for pledged rice would only worsen the problem and further disadvantage farmers, a group of Ayutthaya growers say.
Farmer suicides: debt ‘not sole cause’
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/02/2014
» A recent spate of farmer suicides was not solely caused by delayed pledged rice scheme payments, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) says.
Farmers rally at Muang Thong Thani
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/02/2014
» A large number of farmers rallied on Monday outside the office of the permanent secretary for defence, the caretaker cabinet's temporary workplace, on Chaeng Watthana Road, and demanded caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra meet them for talks on the government's failure to pay them for grain delivered under the rice-pledging scheme.
Health group targets govt
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/02/2014
» The Thai Health Network (THN), the country's largest health professionals umbrella organisation, is organising a petition urging the government to quit.