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Weathering water's extremes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/11/2017
» Since downpours from the North swept down into the central Chao Phraya River basin early last month, people are fearfully bracing for the next big flood to hit Bangkok. The Thai government tells the public it is making a concentrated effort to ensure the capital will be protected from future flooding. Despite the heavy rainfall this year, leaders have dismissed the possibility of another flood like 2011's.
Stars get struck for speaking out
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/08/2017
» The social media world has been swept in patriotic sentiment since singer Suthita "Image" Chanachaisuwan, 19, posted a complaint about Thailand's poor public transport last week. After waiting two hours to catch a bus home in Bangkok, she was driven to tweet her frustration: "What's a lousy country. It's not going to improve in 50 or even 1,000 years from now … Now shoot me."
Selling locals down the Mekong River
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/06/2017
» It's always difficult for the little guy to get his voice heard. For those who have found themselves downstream of the international river where transboundary development is taking place, like the Mekong River, your chances are nil.
The golden land that lit the path to ancient empires
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/04/2017
» A first look around reveals a landscape that is dry and sparsely vegetated, with few houses around. There is little evidence that visibly betrays the fact that where we're standing is on the remains of an ancient trade and culture centre in the upper Gulf of Thailand.
Against the flow
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/01/2017
» From the urban office worker to the village boatman, many people's lives are changing -- for better or for worse -- with the growing influence of China in the Mekong region. This situation has produced a mixed set of reactions.
River waits for the world’s help
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/04/2015
» A sanctuary for wildlife and sustenance, the Lower Songkhram River Basin (LSRB) in Nakhon Phanom faces man-made threats like many major ecological hubs around the country. But it's the teasing possibility of a decision that will be made half a world away which could save it.
Suranand to hear out RDS grievances
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/05/2013
» Prime Minister's secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva will hold a discussion with representatives of the Rural Doctors Society (RDS) Thursday, a week before the group's planned mass rally in front of the premier's house.