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Lust for power drying up local communities
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/07/2019
» Some fishermen in Loei province once told me that Buddhist Lent Day was a mark for the rainy season and the time to enjoy high water on the Mekong River. But last week gave a starkly different picture. Water levels on the river were at their lowest in 57 years.
Drowning in generosity
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/03/2016
» ‘Again?” Chai Tamuen, 42, thought when he saw Mekong water rising at the riverbank of Chiang Khan district in Loei eight days ago.
Trouble swells on the Mekong
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/02/2015
» When construction of the Xayaburi dam's second stage began late last month, fishermen in villages along the Mekong River grew concerned that unpredictable man-made tides will further decimate fish populations and force the fishermen out of work.
Accident victims join alcohol-free push
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/04/2014
» While many people are celebrating Songkran, the holiday serves only to remind 32-year-old Suksan Prombutr of the time that he enjoyed the moment too much and woke up disabled.
Officials defy Capo warning, greet Suthep
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/04/2014
» Public Health Ministry officials, including the permanent secretary for health, have ignored the warning from the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) and given a warm welcome to People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban.