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The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
A bumpy ride
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/12/2016
» A benchmark of a developed city is when everyone, and not just the poor, take public transport. Bangkok still has a lot to do even though 2016 has seen several developments in the continual effort to improve our public transport. We have new GPS in buses and sparkling new canal boats and trains. Meanwhile, a trial run of water transportation in Klong Padung Krung Kasem has been launched.
Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
Becoming your own fuel supply
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/06/2016
» Remote and mountainous, Pa Deng is an area in which your mobile reception will be completely lost, but in this Kang Krachan, Phetchaburi, neighbourhood, a telephone service is not the only thing locals have no access to. Five out of 10 villages have no electricity.
Making the city greener
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/05/2016
» It is probably a concrete jungle that the people of Bangkok feel most at home with. But that's no longer the case specifically in the eastern part of the city, thanks to Pa Nai Krung -- literally forest inside the city -- which has recently become an environmental landmark in the area.
An uncommon village
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/03/2016
» Flooded with shops and restaurants, Thong Lor is one of the most prosperous neighbourhoods in Bangkok. There is hardly nothing you cannot get there. But Vicharee and Varatt Vichit-Vadakan, siblings who have spent their lives hanging around this area, can still discover a jigsaw piece this neighbourhood is missing.
Stronger together
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 18/11/2015
» Bangkok hosts the One Young World Summit from today until Saturday, with over 1,300 delegates from around the world. We talk to the young Thai leaders who will join the conference to propose their ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Putting a face to corruption
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 18/09/2015
» From poorly equipped school facilities and dubious construction projects to suspiciously wealthy politicians, the people of Thailand have heard, if not lived, with stories of bribes and back-room deals as far back as they can remember.
A breath of fresh air
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/09/2015
» For Arunee Thammasing, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khun Park in Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan province, is more than just a recreational spot. It is also where she learns about the environment.
Architects can save the world
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/08/2015
» After disaster strikes, it is common to see architects come up with a design to handle the natural emergencies that lie ahead. After the flood in 2011 that severely hit the country, Chutayaves Sinthuphan suddenly had a brilliant idea to help the locals survive the deluge — an amphibious house.