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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.
Languishing by a bridge over a troubled border
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 22/05/2016
» Pichai Inno, a 59-year-old native of Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai, still vividly recalls the day that led to the construction of the fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
SEZs, what's so special about them?
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 22/05/2016
» The northern part of Chiang Rai province, which borders Laos and Myanmar, is one of 10 new Special Economic Zones announced by the government.
Reclaiming some lost ground
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 01/11/2015
» The Chinese-style buildings of the Rong Tiem Resort and Restaurant stand in marked contrast with the surrounding greenery of cabbage plantations on Phu Thap Boek. Decorated with hanging red lanterns, the garishly furnished restaurant greets visitors with artificial grass on the pathway at its entrance.