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Yuam River dam diverts more than just flow
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/04/2020
» Flowing freely along the Salween Basin, the Yuam River has been home to Karen villagers for many generations. From cradle to grave, they live off the land and the river, and for years they have been passing down the wisdom of their traditional ways to their descendants.
Thailand's drug smuggling crisis 'worst ever'
News, Published on 22/03/2020
» Thailand last year experienced the worst ever situation of ecstasy smuggling, mainly from Germany, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Slovenia.
Aggressive gun owners a new worry
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/03/2020
» Deadly shootings at shopping malls have never been a pressing issue in Thailand until early this year.
As govt flounders, locals band together to fight smog
News, Published on 26/01/2020
» As more and more people feel the adverse impact of PM2.5 dust particles, many complain the government has not done enough to solve the problem and are taking action to protect themselves and society.
Airport plans up in air
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/12/2019
» While the Prayut Chan-o-cha government struggles to invigorate a tepid economy, it is also fuelling the slowdown by its year-long delay on a decision on the Suvarnabhumi airport upgrade.
Refuge for body and soul
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/12/2019
» Temples provide an escape route from suffering and, in the case of Wat Amarin Thraram, it is a shelter for many patients of the busy Siriraj Hospital next door.
The cops who opt to die
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/12/2019
» Police officers are perceived as guardians who protect life. They are projected as tough guys with guns who catch criminals and make communities safe. Yet shocking statistics of their suicide in Thailand show our guardians can be vulnerable and need help too.
Pope's compassion, humility wins over many Thais
News, Published on 24/11/2019
» Pope Francis's modesty, opened-mindedness and passion for social issues won thousands of hearts during his three-day visit.
The pollution paralysis: Thailand's structural inability to clean up its air
News, Published on 17/11/2019
» Air pollution has blanketed Bangkok and most of Thailand again this month. As expected, the government has responded with the usual raft of contingency measures, but nothing to address the problem at its root.
Dirty underwear and contested airspace: the long hunt for Baghdadi
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: The operation to kill the Islamic State group's leader took months of intelligence work, required the snatching of his underwear and ended when one of the world's most sought-after men blew himself up.