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Thaksin holds out a distant hope
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/08/2018
» Deposed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is again provoking the Prayut Chan-o-cha government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) by rousing opposition among his supporters at home ahead of Thailand's first election in five years timed for early next year.
Rescued boys should help out society
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/07/2018
» The 17-day operation to rescue 12 young footballers and their assistant coach came to an end last Tuesday, bringing joy to people around the world.
Rocker's run can inspire a whole generation
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/11/2017
» Bodyslam lead singer Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai brought smiles, laughter and peace to people in the deep South when he spent the first five days of his longest charity run to raise funds for 11 public hospitals passing through several districts of Yala and Pattani, two of the three violence-plagued provinces in the region. His run started on Nov 1 and will end on Christmas Day.
Phangnga gang rape case rattles nation
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/09/2017
» The general public was shocked to learn of a horrific crime this week -- the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Phangnga's Takua Thung district last year. Their initial shock was perhaps only amplified when they found out that at least 40 men from the village of Ban Koh Raet in tambon Lo-yung were facing accusations of their involvement in several episodes of rape.
Yingluck trial puts govt unity drive to test
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/07/2017
» Thailand's political polarisation has become intractable, dragging on for at least a decade and with no hope in sight of a speedy resolution under this military government.
Explosions jangle nerves of city residents
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/05/2017
» Is Bangkok still safe? The question came to my mind shortly after an explosion inside the army-owned Phramongkutklao Hospital that left 25 people injured last Monday, the day that marked the third anniversary of the 2014 coup. It was the third explosion to take place in Thailand's capital in two months.
Red flag raised on arms raid accusations
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/03/2017
» The recent seizure of a cache of weapons found in the house of red-shirt leader Wuthipong Kochathamkun, who goes by the alias Kotee, in Pathum Thani's Lam Luk Ka district, has come as a shock to the public, raising suspicions about the political group's activities.
Lethal floods a warning to govt
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2017
» The severe flooding in the South and parts of the lower Central Plains should serve as a wake-up call for the government to improve its early flood warning system to minimise damage and prevent loss of life.