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Sea gypsies turning the tide
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 12/02/2017
» On Jan 31, the Phuket Provincial Court cleared four sea gypsies accused of unlawfully occupying beachfront land on Phuket's Rawai beach, saying the sea tribe owned the land before the title deed was issued for the property.
In mint conditions
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 06/11/2016
» With loose, pulled back hair and a cowboy necklace, Vuthichai Sangngeon looks like a rocker from a previous generation. But behind the free-spirited artistic appearance is a 57 year old responsible for designing millions of coins minted every year.
Splitting hairs over cat breeds
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 06/11/2016
» Panarat Kamchat is determined to correct a misunderstanding about Thai cats after discovering that the winners of some recent international shows were not the genuine breed.
Jongkolnee Phumkrajang
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 21/08/2016
» Jongkolnee Phumkrajang, 51, left home early on the morning of Mother's Day making a promise to her children she would never keep. "Mum said she would come back and we would celebrate Mother's Day together," said daughter Ajjima Saenyakorn.
Picherd Wiriyanupappong
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 21/08/2016
» Picherd Wiriyanupappong was known among locals for his delicious pa tong ko which he sold in the centre of Trang city in the peaceful southern province.
How ghost chasers make sense of the supernatural
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 31/07/2016
» On any given night, Kapol Thongplub and his camera crew could be chasing after spirits. Holding a portable device to detect unusual energy frequencies, the 49-year-old entertainer visits places believed to be haunted by ghosts.
I’ll meet you near the temple
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 03/04/2016
» Pueng Pung’s life has been determined by war and Thai-Cambodian border politics. Originally from Si Sa Ket province, the 64 year old spent her childhood freely travelling across the border.
A crumbling gingerbread house
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 17/01/2016
» A teak “gingerbread house” sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya in an old quarter of Thon Buri often catches the eye of passers-by because of its aged look and exquisite fretwork.