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Govt adds fuel to fire as resentment builds
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/07/2015
» What's all the fuss about the arrest of 14 so-called students who broke the law? Many in social media have expressed their bewilderment.
Act now to save Thailand's threatened plant species
News, Published on 27/06/2015
» For many people conservation brings to mind endangered animals. But unfortunately, endangered plants don’t share the same spotlight — even if they are equally important to the balance of ecology in their habitats. While Thailand may be most famous for its orchids, it is also home to a number of endemic and endangered plant species that are not widely known, yet which make up an important part of this country’s rich natural heritage.
Educating toddlers is largely academic
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/05/2015
» It has long been believed that students in Bangkok are offered better academic opportunities, and are smarter, than their peers in provincial schools. But this is not necessarily true.
Govt looks to China alliance as poll certainty wavers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/04/2015
» The junta government appears to be making a great success in striking a balance with the US and China.
Section 44 a failure
News, Published on 13/04/2015
» Exploding a bomb in a prime tourist location is a matter of serious concern. Late on Friday night, a home-made device hidden in a stolen pickup truck was placed in the parking garage of Central Festival on Koh Samui, a major shopping mall. The blast wounded six Thai bystanders and an Italian girl, just 12 years old. Within 12 hours, security forces claimed they knew who was responsible. So the obvious question is, what are they doing about it?
Prawit pushes new era of military ties with Beijing
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2015
» As last year's May 22 coup has prompted the US to turn a cold shoulder to the Prayut administration, Thailand and China have intensified their relationship in what is being called a marriage of convenience.
Trafficking's big fish go free
News, Published on 26/01/2015
» Police in the South have made what they claim is an important arrest.
Postbag: Loy Krathong hot air
News, Published on 08/11/2014
» Before Loy Krathong, I read online that anybody caught flying sky lanterns near airports could be punished with the death penalty.
Keep Suan Mokh free from politics
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 05/11/2014
» Like many people in my generation, Suan Mokh forest monastery in Surat Thani province holds a special place in my heart. It's why I feel uneasy with recent developments there.
Tourist safety is suddenly top priority
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/11/2014
» Thailand is a big magnet for tourists. In fact, the kingdom is among the few countries that others become envious about when talk turns to tourism.